"Sometimes you meet someone, and it’s so clear that the two of you, on some level belong together. As lovers, or as friends, or as family, or as something entirely different. You just work, whether you understand one another or you’re in love or you’re partners in crime. You meet these people throughout your life, out of nowhere, under the strangest circumstances, and they help you feel alive. I don’t know if that makes me believe in coincidence, or fate, or sheer blind luck, but it definitely makes me believe in something." – Unknown
I wholeheartedly believe in that good ol' quote that Cory Matthews told Riley: "People change people."
I have spent my whole life changing my surroundings and always being a new kid. This means meeting new wonderful humans and even some bad eggs. Every single one of those people impacted my life. From the girl that complimented my dress to the boys that made me cry in my bedroom. Every person changes our mood and perception that day. People hold a great power over our daily lives. They respond to us, empower us, bring us down. They decide our future, they bend our views, and they keep us grounded. If you had nobody to interact with then you wouldn't grow. We need others just as they need you. To expand your knowledge and understand others is one of the greatest blessings on this earth. We are able to be there for birthdays and holidays. We even hold a ruler up to see how much they have grown. They tell us if we are sick or if we passed a class. You can make so many decisions on your own but it's not always on your own. Someone had to tell you about your college, or your boyfriend, or where to get your haircut. Someone influenced your decisions and your life.
We hold so much power as humans. We may think that we don't matter. Trust me most people have sat in their room upset because the boy didn't notice you and think, "Would they notice if I disappear?" Yes, they would. You can change someones day. Even if you change it negatively. Sadly we have all hurt somebody's feelings or ruined friendships. It happens. We grow, life happens. Do I regret? No, because I helped a person grow. They realized the type of relationship they wanted and so did I. Don't ever beat yourself up over a broken relationship. That means another step closer. That means another step forward. That means another step in the right direction.
Please don't take this article as a reason to go tell someone off or call them ugly because that's not what I am trying to say. I am just saying don't beat yourself up. I'm saying appreciate more. Love all your experiences. The good and the bad. Also, if you know someone has changed their life then tell them. Pass on good vibes. Encourage creativity. Help someone change. Ask that girl where she got that skirt and encourage that guy to be more social. Be a member of society—you already are one anyway.
