Day 341. Forever happy

   Today I went out with an old friend to catch up. It's always awesome to see that some friends never fade away even if you don't talk to each other in a long while:) 

   The conclusions we both came to are that sometimes you can be mediocre in a place, but a star in another; that unfortunately nobody is irreplaceable but that shouldn't make you hopeless. Instead you should look harder until you find a suitable option for you. And whenever that moment happens you ought to stick to it real hard and not let anyone take it from you. Fight for it and never let it go because that's what makes you happy. 

   We realized that parents will always think they know better but that they often get lost in a conventional way of seeing life, a protective way, but not one that's up to nowadays reality. 

   In the end what matters in life is going for what you want and defending your right to be happy. Because real happiness is worth fighting for and nobody can take it away from you if you don't let them:)

Day 248. Flooding

   I don't know about you, but I've always had an issue with heights. Every time I'm at a high altitude, my body doesn't feel safe, my heart starts pumping more blood and my brain says: FLIGHT! 

   Today I went to visit the city with my best friend from college and we decided to go up the Firemen's tower to see the city from above. As we were climbing the many stairs up to the roof we were both feeling scared. "Is it safe to be here? Is there any chance we'd fall?" we thought. But we kept going and going even if on the inside we were pretty startled. This is what "the flooding" is. You meet your fear and you fight with it even if you feel small and helpless. And at the end of the fight you realize, again, that you can do more than you thought you could. 

   It's interesting to observe how the brain reacts when you meet your fear and in the same time it's reassuring to find out that its reaction is normal. In my case, my brain says "I don't want to die. So be careful, better go away from here!" 

   Today I didn't listen to it and I'm happy I didn't because at the top of the stairs there was a spectacular view that was worth fighting for. Yeah, I needed a little time trying to talk myself into feeling safe but in the end I'm proud to have won this fight:) 

Day 218. Fight

 Sometimes we face situations that require strength and determination. The ones needed when there's a cause to fight for. 

   There are times when people will try to convince us do otherwise, but that's exactly when we should take our swords and fight. Fight for our right to be happy, to live a life on our own terms, for change and liberation from prejudice and unrealistic expectations. 

   I say we should all stand up for our rights and fight. Fight for whatever we trust in until we reach our goals and prove them all we CAN be happy because we know what we want and what we're fighting for. 

   When there's a cause, there's a way:)

Day 179. Go with the wind

   Today a furious wind took over the city. Even if the sun was trying to shine and make everything look brighter, the wind would always be one step ahead. 

   I changed my coat today. Took a lighter one. And the wind took me by surprise. This made me think of the times when we're taken by surprise and we go with the wind that steal us away from ourselves. Would you let yourself be bent and broken by the wind? Or would you stand still and fight? Would you start complaining or would you do something about it? Sometimes it's ok to go with the wind because it's like going with the flow, but in most cases doing this can only cause you more trouble. 

    So, less going with the wind and more fighting. Become a warrior. Stand still and always remember who you are and what you want. Never let them set boundaries that harm your personality, your real self. Be yourself no matter the weather! Be strong! 

Day 80. Equilibrium

   Life's all about reaching balance. In the very moment some people die, some kids are born. For all the things we don't know, there are things we already do and some other people don't. 

  We should never give up. We should keep fighting til we reach our own equilibrium. Til we're at peace with ourselves. No matter if that means we have to struggle a lot until we reach that point. Struggling keeps us alive and kicking. And it makes us better.  

Day 12. About people and leaves

   Even if we are all like leaves floating on a river towards The Unknown, it's always worth it to fight for what we are and for what we want. I know the river isn't calm from time to time, but we can't give up. We have to keep on fighting.