The Problem With The Real World

Recently I have been thinking a lot about the real world. No, not the MTV reality show. The ACTUAL real world. The world after high school, the one you come face to face with right after you finish college. When I thought about it at first, I dreamed of the big house with the white picket fence, a successful job as a lawyer, and a beautiful family. I dreamed up a perfect life for myself. So what's the problem, you ask? The problem is that no one ever has a perfect life. The problem is that there are complications in the real world. People have problems every day. Most are petty, but everyone has serious issues they must face throughout their lives. Cancer, other illnesses, death, abuse, debt, breakups, etc. However, you must always remember to not let your problems change who you are for the worse. Be yourself, don't become your problem. One of the important things in life is to not go through it thinking that you are the only one with a problem. Everyone has problems and battles that they fight throughout their lives. Sure some battles are more serious than others, but they are all important and they all affect a person in a way which changes them forever.

*I have said before that you can be happy if you really want to be in life. But sometimes you just need to be sad for a little bit. No one can expect you to go out and enjoy life the day after you were diagnosed with cancer or after a death in the family. Bad things happen in life. A lot of bad things. So cry a little bit, be sad, and after awhile, try to move on and think about the memories/good times. Don't worry so much about the future for now. Just look up at the sun and let the light shine on you, bright and happy.*
A Stranger's Sentiment,
S.B.