As long as I have been alive, I have struggled to find deeper meaning in many aspects of life. Everything that I have learned, failed at, succeeded within, lost, gained, had interest in, I am grateful for for it has lead me to the point where I am now. I regret not yesterday, for that day is the one that made "me" today. Everyone that I have met and known throughout my life has imparted a piece of them unto me, and I unto them. I am thankful for everyone who is, and has been, in my life. My parents(mother and grandmother) and family. I don't have a father nor know who he is. That is alright. I probably wouldn't be the "me" that I am today if I had grown up with one. I do wonder though I don't let it consume me. Some things, well a lot of things I believe aren't worth worrying about. Not worth dragging the self down. One should always dwell within the happiest of thoughts. Although it is inevitable that these thoughts and feelings flee us sometimes. It is how we handle the "bad" that make us who we are. I've been making it a point to look at any "bad" situation as a learning experience. I can learn from my failures and mistakes, and try to make myself better. Be not afraid of change, for change is what life is. The seasons change, the weather is never the same, everything is in cycle. When something remains the same for too long, it becomes stagnant. Flowing rivers are beautiful. I try to be open minded, although I'm not the best at it. Religion is something that I hold in regard to an extent. I follow the teachings and philosophy and find my own meaning within it. To be successful, man cannot simply rely on only one way, but he must embrace all ways.