Be Happy. :D

Life can be rough. It will throw all kinds of problems at you, sometimes all at once. Things can feel as if they're getting out of control. You can feel as if you're getting out of control.

But you know what? You are beautiful. You are special and unique in your own wonderful ways. You, alone, are powerful enough to make it through anything life throws at you. Trust me on this. I am living proof.

Happiness can seem so far away when you're lonely, depressed, or feeling worthless. The key is to remind yourself that no matter what your parents, siblings, bullies at school, friends, or other troubled individuals say, you have a purpose in this world. You are a unique person with unique thoughts, feelings, desires, and beliefs. No one is alike. Therefore, one person cannot be compared to another. No one can tell you who you are or who you will be. Only you can decide that. You have the power to change everything.

Think of life as a house. If you run into a problem, there is always a back door to take out of that problem. That back door might not always be easy to take, and it might turn your whole entire world upside down. However, if the problem is significantly harming your life, that door is probably worthwhile to take. In these situations, courage is an essential virtue, and you will definitely be rewarded for it in the end.

The most important thing to remember is that you are you, and no one else. You have a purpose in this world. You belong here. You have your own uniqueness to contribute to the billions of other people in the world. Without the endless diversity of thoughts, beliefs, and ideals, our world would be one monotonous collection of proselytized individuals. It's the diversity that causes people to come up with brilliant ideas that advance our culture. Racial, sexual, and religious tolerance would not have occurred without the brave people who were willing to rise against the status quo and make a difference. Unique people just like you and me are the people who advance society and make the world a better place.

If people are bullying you or purposefully hurting you, then believe me, they are beneath you. The truth is, they are just insecure. A confident, happy person would have no reason to waste his or her life putting other people down. Bullies are weak, insecure, and often unhappy people. Just keep this in mind whenever dealing with them.

Loneliness is a feeling that almost everyone experiences at some point in life. Feeling unloved or alone in can be extremely discouraging and painful. One thing to remember about loneliness is that you can't be unloved if you love yourself. So, please, love yourself for who you are, even if others aren't as appreciative of your beauty and worth. Just because "society" or "the media" disapproves of the way you live your life does not mean that you are any less important than anyone else in the world. Everyone is equal, and everyone has something to contribute.

On that note, please be happy. I'm sure you've heard the quote, "Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back." It's so true. Live a happy life. Laugh, smile, be crazy, and don't care what other people say or think of you. The good memories you made being happy will be worth it in the end.

Things do get better. But they'll only get better if you make them.