do it for yourself

There is no simple secret for happiness. It can be attained by many avenues and can be avoided accidentally by just as many.

The true test of happiness is looking in the mirror and liking who you are. Not necessarily loving your nose, or chin, either of them, or even loving those thighs or butt, but loving who you see. Do you do the right thing when no ones looking and when no one will find out? Do you love someone else more than you love yourself? Do you ever, even occasionally, make decisions on others' needs rather than what you might get in return? How much of yourself do you give to the universe?

Love completely. Give yourself fully, without abandon. If you are hurt, it is not your fault nor will it be you who loses. We get what we give in this life. You may not see that today or even tomorrow, but it will come back to you. Always act with compassion, even with someone who doesn't seem to deserve it. Trust me, its there. They do.

This goes the same for yourself. Allow yourself to make mistakes, but learn from them so you can avoid repeating them. Forgive yourself and move on, knowing you aren't your mistakes, but rather are a genuinely gentle, sweet soul who happened to screw up. Not the end of the world. Don't forget that. Take the time to learn the lesson. Note it deeply and note what it caused to others and allow yourself permission to let it go. Take a deep breath and shut your eyes and smile knowing you have this and not for mine or anyone else's benefit, but for your own. Love who you are. Be who you want. Its never too late.