OF BITTER & SWEET MEMORIES

As we grow older, we also grow stronger. Mainly because of the ordeals and experiences that we have been through. Facing a loss, dealing with the pain, letting go and moving on. The hurt becomes less unbearable when subsequent painful incidences strikes us; subconciously we have already developed a mindset to protect ourselves from going through the same misery from that one most heart wrenching moment that had scarred us for the rest of our lives. Sad ain't it. What happened to the innoncence and simplicity of life we once had as a child. With a blink of the eye, it just vanished and we find ourselves struggling most of the times with ourselves, with our loved ones, school, work, money, and we fail to just take a step back to see what life truly has to offer. In the past week, I had learnt how to live and let go, as well as of all the good and bad, the happy and sad memories. I have also understood the meaning of being selfless and that we live not for ourselves but for others that we love. So don't expect, don't complain, be bitter no more. It wouldn't cost a thing to just put a smile on their faces.

Steve Aoki