25 Things Life has Taught me when I reached 25

1. You thought that you got everything planned out but you don’t, really. Life will come crashing and you’ll just have to have the strength to deal with it all, by yourself.

2. First love never dies. Well, as cliché as it sounds, you will never forget that person. He/she will haunt you. Kidding, we never forget our firsts, right?!

3. Your Mom is your truest bestie. Yeah, when I was a teenager she wasn’t really but adulthood came along and there’s not a thing she doesn’t know.

4. Everything happens for a reason, positively. Yep, it does. Always look for a brighter side with your optimistic mind whenever there are negative forces lurking around.

5. You are your own teacher. You learn and get wiser from experiences, you are the only one capable of teaching yourself how to live your life to the fullest.

6. Miracles happen to those who believe in it. Yes, never let your hopes die. Trust me, something good always come out of something bad.

7. We are all living our lives for the first time. So, it’s alright to make mistakes. Keep on falling and learn from it then get back up carrying your experiences with confidence.

8. Healing is a journey within you. Your ex broke up with you? It’s fine. You will soon come to your senses and realize all the good things life has to offer without him or her.

9. When growing old, pain is a memory too. It makes you who you are now.

10. You will be awarded if you deserve it. You will deserve it if you made an effort.

11. Don’t get too attached to someone you barely know. People come and go.

12. In relationships, it is not — if it does not work for me or you then we are done. It is — let us find a way to make it work together.

13. Nowadays, people want to get to know your body more than your soul. Please wait for that one person that lets your time fly in endless conversation without a hint of lust. Yeah, he or she does exist.

14. Your Prince Charming or Knight in shining armor may not exist, my friend. Remember, you are your own savior.

15. “I understand you” — the best gift anyone could give. Keep those people who do.

16. It’s alright to feel vulnerable at times. You don’t have to be strong all the time.

17. Your feelings and emotions are always valid. Always.

18. There are times that you will not have the courage to see things clearly. That’s fine, take a break. It will soon pass.

19. Nothing lasts forever. Everything is temporary, so hold on to it until the day you have to let go. Life is always about moving on and forward to a new beginning.

20. Life is not just about finding who or what you want to be. It is about creating YOU.

21. If you like someone or something, do your best to pursue them or it. You don’t want to live in regrets.

22. Don’t be afraid to love again, even if your heart was countlessly broken by people who do not know how to love you. Believe me, at your most unexpected moment someone will love you the way you never expected.

23. If you want to find out about something, never hesitate and just dive right through it. Experiences are equal to wisdom.

24. All problems have their solutions. Stay calm, don’t stress out too much. Repeat this, “Everything will be alright, always. I can handle anything thrown at me because I CAN.”

25. Lastly, love yourself more than anyone else. If you are having a hard time, then accept and forgive yourself for what you have done or have become. What and who you are now, be proud. We are all destined for greatness.