You've laid in bed for days on end. You are engulfed by negative thoughts and consumed by unhappiness. He might've broken your heart. She may have said mean things about you. You may even just be dissappointed that you didn't meet the expectations that you set for yourself. So instead of getting up and doing something about it, you pull the sheets a little closer to your face and slip a little deeper into the covers. The warmth of the bed offers more comfort than your fears ever will.

But sweetheart...

Life doesn't stop. Life doesn't stop for sadness. It doesn't stop for tragedy. It certainly doesn't stop for expectations not met. And you know what? That's a good thing. It means no matter how bad things may seem to be, it is never the end of the world. You may feel like your world has come crashing down, but it hasn't. Time is still going at the same pace it was when you were on top of the world. Life treats you the same no matter what.

The bed may offer comfort, and the world may be a scary place, but that doesn't mean you don't have to face it. Do you think the sun feels like rising everyday? Certainly not. The sun doesn't always make everyone happy, yet it has to show its face in the same amount of radiance and light as it did yesterday. Sure, it may be blocked out by clouds every now and then, but don't be fooled. It is still there.

Be there. Be present. Take on the day no matter what burdens are on you. It's okay to take a break when the weight of the world becomes too much, but don't forget to return in all of your radiance and glory. No matter what happens, the world needs your pretty face. Remind yourself of this every day. It is very important.

Lean on your friends. Your family. Everyone who will offer support. Though we may not see it, the sun relies on the moon to rotate. It must show its face everywhere, but it can't do this without the help of the moon. Find your moon.

Life will be hard. But don't be fooled. No one has it together. We are all just pretending. Some of us just pretend a little better than others. This is okay, but we have to return to the reality eventually that we are all just as confused as the next person.

Rise. Allow the world to see your face. Hit a wall? No problem. Bounce back stronger than ever. Carry yourself for who you wish to be, even if you feel weak. Eventually, you will feel on top of the world again. Life is an endless cycle of highs and lows. You know how people say you "deserve the world"? You do. But sometimes the world isn't perfect, so remember that. You deserve the world and more.