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I endured and I persisted, because culturally, I was doing the right thing, only to realize half of my life later that I was doing the right thing for everyone but me. 

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I would tell you that I’m so glad you’re back, I really am. But … we need to take things slow. After all, you did leave me. 

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You’re right there, just let yourself catch up.

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It was well after dusk when we embarked on the journey.

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I think we “grow up” in our twenties. We work on becoming (and figuring out) who we want to be. And as we move through these years, we try to decipher what we value, and what and who we wish to hold close to our hearts.

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Your friendship will always be the reason behind the laughter after the tears. Your friendship will always be the reason why I heal faster and why I move on with ease. Your friendship will always be the reason behind all my happy endings. 

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It’s fair to say there are many things that hold us back from living an extraordinary life.

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It’s time to stop discounting the smallest of joys. They are worthwhile. They elevate us.

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I hope you never get to the end of your days and wish that you had tried. Stand in the space outside of your comfort zone and watch how you will thrive. 

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This will pass and the world will be different, but it is always changing.