Thoughts That Brought Me to be Where I am Today

Sharing this thoughts with you now that I am again challenged by the people who say that my decision was wrong.

Take These Thoughts With You On Your Journey Through Life

Don't ever forget that you are unique.
Be your best self and not an imitation of someone else.
Find your strengths
and use them in a positive way.
Don't listen to those 
who ridicule the choice you make.
Travel the road that you have chosen
and don't look back with regret.
You have to take chances
to make your dreams happen.
Remember that there is plenty of time
to travel another road-and-still another-
in your journey through life.
Take the time to find the route
that is right for you.
You will learn something valuable 
from every trip you take.
So don't be afraid to make mistakes.
Tell yourself that you're okay
just the way you are
Make friends who respect your true self.
Take time to be alone, too.
So you can know how terrific your own company can be.
Remember that being alone
doesn't always mean being lonely;
it can be a beautiful experience of finding your creativity,
your heartfelt feelings,
and the calm and quiet peace deep inside you.
Please don't ever forget that you are special
and very much loved.
-Jacqueline Schiff

These words were posted on the wall of high school library. Finding it was like finding a treasure that I copied it, kept in my noted all through my college years. Come 2019 and that notebook is still with full of words that motivated me to be where I am today.

Why do I keep these words with me? Growing up means meeting a lot of people along the way that will tell you what are the do's and don'ts' in life. Listening to them will influence your decisions and if your ground is not strong you will be shaken. May it be you siblings, friends or parent who will tell what choice to make, at the end of the day, it is still your life and life is what you make it.