It’s going to be hard. I won’t lie to you. You’re going to be scared and you’re going to get hurt. You’ll break down and you’ll get dirty.

But at the end of the day, remember this: people are good.

People will surprise you.

When you feel like nothing will ever be right again – and you will, feel like nothing will ever be right again – there will be someone who pulls through and manages to make you believe in life again.

So don’t lose faith, and don’t back down.

And another important thing: don’t be afraid.

Never be afraid to speak your mind, and never apologize for doing so. Don’t be afraid to strive for happiness instead of perfection. Don’t be afraid to take risks.

Pay attention, because you only get one. Appreciate everything.

And there will be one moment. A single make-or-break moment. Watch for it. Watch closely. When it comes, you’ll know. Don’t let that moment pass you by. More than anything, don’t let that moment get away. Don’t allow for those regrets.

Pay attention.