“Show me a hero, and I’ll write you a tragedy.”- F. Scott Fitzgerald

Not everything is perfect. But being imperfect makes you perfect. Every flaw, every talent, everything that makes you different and unique makes you perfect. Stand out from the crowd. Because the people who stand out to make a difference- are heroes.

Everyone has a story. No matter what background or history you have descended from, we all have stories that make us who we are. The proper definition of a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Through everyone’s eyes, a hero can be someone you look up to. Such as a family member, a friend, or even a role model that you know of. How can you go through life if you haven’t had anyone to look up to? How can you go through everyday wondering what decisions you are about to make? Life is about what path you are going to take in order to get where you want to be.

Why live life to the fullest?

There are always reasons to live. But somehow that doesn’t help when you’re ready to deny them all. Maybe you’re feeling like you screw everything up for everyone. Perhaps you just lost your last friend and have nobody left to turn to. You might be stuck in a toxic relationship. Or maybe you feel so alone and broken that nobody could possibly understand. Those are all real reasons that make life feel daunting and impossible. And it’s ok to feel this way – you’re not broken for feeling like life is harder than it’s worth right now. But we are in the right now, and who knows what could happen tomorrow or 20 years from now to make all the pain worth it.

Life always changes. No matter what corner you turn to, life-changes. You may be suffering right now, but the wind blows and the weather shifts. 

Keep going out of spite

Say that someone or something failed you at one point in your life. Family, friends, the mental health system- Maybe someone told you to suck it up, to just look on the brighter side, or to stop being a downer — like it actually worked that way. Don’t let them win. Prove them wrong and become stronger than ever. Show them they don’t really know you, and you’re resilient to their toxic behavior. Find the reasons that make you want to keep living, to help others do the same. 

Learn something, try something, make a change

Keep living for your dream trip to Bali. Keep living to see yourself strong, healthy, and happy. There are too many places you haven’t seen. Too many things you haven’t tried. Too many like-minded people out there you haven’t met yet. If for nothing else, live to make some changes, treat yourself, and create the life you deserve.Keep living to find out who you can become from here. You can be so much more than what you’re struggling with now – take it from people who have been there, or talk to them now.

Life is a test. Life is testing us upon how we take on personal challenges and how we experience new things. Life shows us different perspectives from each and every individual. That’s what makes people perfectly imperfect. Your mistakes reveal to you to make better choices and figure out what path you are willing to take in life. So, the overall message is to take everyday one step at a time. Think about what you are doing in the present moment.

Published by Anastasia B.