people can change. but they don't. because... it's easier not to. it's easier to slip into old ways, to fade away into the life you've always lived. it's easier to hold grudges, to accept pattern, and to remain static. it's easy to form goals, to tell yourself, "tomorrow i'll do this" or "tomorrow i'll be that." the hard part is following through. the hard part is making the change you hope for. the change people (even yourself) know you can make.
they say it takes 21 days to form a habit. 21 days to start something new. it takes a great amount of strength and determination to leave who you were, and become better. nobody said it'd be easy. but they did say it'd be worth it. the difference between you and me is this: i believe them. if you always do what you always did, you'll have what you always had. and you'll always be what you always were. you can't expect different results from the same actions. but all it takes is one.
reach out.
do something every day that you're afraid of.
smile at a stranger.
pray to your father.
ask for help.
take your own advice.
and one day you won't be hoping for something unattainable. you'll have it. and you'll love it. don't be afraid to live. after all, life is about taking risks.
paigalicious this is the most fantastic blog post ever. seriously, pure wisdom. you're a gem. and i mean that.
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