Have You Ever?

Have you ever looked in the mirror, and not liked what you saw?
Have you ever done something that you now regret?
Have you ever been hurt so bad, that the pain still feels so fresh and raw?
Have you ever known someone you wish you'd never met?

Have you ever thought about how amazing life can be?
Have you ever said thank you to the people that were always there?
Have you ever just admired the sun and the stars and the sea?
Have you ever realised that there is always someone who will care?

Some people say "Don't focus on the negative" but I think sometimes it can be good to think about the bad times. You need to look at them, see where things went wrong and learn from the mistakes from your past. Don't dwell too much in the past, but don't completely shut out any bad things that have happened. It won't help.

But once you are done thinking about the bad times, go on to think about the good times. Everyone has their downs, but everyone also has their ups. Take a second to think about the good things in life. Be thankful for what you have and stop wishing for things you don't have. Take time out to tell loved ones how you feel about them. They could be gone tomorrow.

Look at the questions...answer them to yourself...make sure you deal with your past, cherish the present, and look forward to the future.