Needed to see this today

This was one year ago. I was standing in an empty apartment, I lost the girl I loved. I was miserable at my job, I spent most days angry at my life and I stood there wondering where I went wrong. I took this picture for two reasons.

1. Right now this sucks.

2. Soon it won’t.

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Why am I posting this? Because someone reading this right now is going through the same thing, someone is struggling with life, someone reading this is trying their hardest just to keep moving. You aren’t alone and I can promise you it gets better, but only if you’re willing to make it better.

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The man I was a year ago doesn’t come close to the man I am today. It didn’t happen by mistake, it didn’t happen overnight and it didn’t happen without more lessons learned in the process. It happened by getting uncomfortable, calling myself out on my bullshit and being honest with myself. I can say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and it’s because I’m choosing to be.

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I’ll leave you with some things I’ve learned in a short period of time.

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Happiness is not bought, it is not manufactured and it won’t be found in someone else. Happiness is up to YOU. You must find what makes you tick, what lights YOU up.

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Friends are important. But not just any friends. Ones that call you out on your bullshit, ones that have your back. Those are the important ones. They will be your “lane assist”when you start veering off.

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Never ever give up. You’re going to fall a lot, I’ve fallen, tripped, and completely wiped out a lot in the last 9 years. But you must find a way to pick yourself back up. You must learn from those falls and you must seek improvement or else you’re bound to fall in the same exact spot again.

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Find the things that light your life up even on the cloudiest days. Life is fucking beautiful and you need to enjoy it. We aren’t here long enough to spend it angry or unhappy.

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And remember right now it may suck, but soon it won’t. Keep your head high and keep those feet moving.