When you worry about what others think of you and then bend to appease them, know that your life is not really yours. It belongs to the people who sway your choices because you let them.

Fate has never once rewarded me for stupid choices.

God cries for us in the same way we cry for others. His tears most often spill over for the pain and suffering caused from the mortal misuse of a gift called agency. He will not revoke the gift. It was promised to us for the duration of our time on Earth. But He will hold each one of us accountable in the end for how we applied this power of agency.

I know you would like to blame the world, but the fact is that life is an 'up to you' thing.

Your choices and efforts, be they small or grand, mold and define who you are. Poor choices and minimal effort will result in the poorest version of you. Mediocre choices combined with doing just-enough-to-get-by will create a mediocre you. To be the best version of yourself, to reach your greater potential, make the very best choices possible. Put forth your highest efforts in everything. Be intentionally productive with the time you have. Work to do your best!

Your future self will either love you or hate you for the days you are presently living. Be wise. Be honest. Be kind. Be merciful. Be good. The consequences of your actions will matter in years to come to a much greater degree than you now comprehend.

It turns out the simplest choices have been far more important in the long run than I ever imagined.

Temptations don't appear nearly as harmful as the roads they lead you down.

Be good.See good.Choose good.It's a no-brainer.