This is growth

“ After a while, you learn the subtle difference between

holding a hand and changing a soul.

You begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts

and presents aren’t promises.

And you start to accept your defeats with your head

up and your eyes open. You learn to build all your roads

on today because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain.

After a while, you learn that even sunshine burns

if you get too much.

So plant your own garden and decorate your own soul

instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.

You learn that you really can endure, that you really are strong,

and you really do have worth.

You learn that with every goodbye, there’s a hello.

Take chances.

Tell the truth.

Date someone totally wrong for you. Say no.

Spend all your cash. Fall in love. Be random.

Say I love you. Cry. Apologize.

Tell someone how much they mean to you.

Drink until the bottle’s empty. Sing out loud.

Tell an asshole how you feel. Let someone know what they’re missing.

Laugh until your stomach hurts. Live Life. "

*via wishopeace