I used to think that I understood everything I needed to know about the world. I knew who I wanted to be, I knew where I wanted to go, I knew what I wanted in my life, and everything just seemed so simple. I mistakenly underestimated the world as it showed me more surprises than I could ever imagine, tested me for things that I was and may never be prepared for, and literally turned upside down just whenever I thought that I had it all figured out again.

You see, the world is uglier than I thought was possible and I found myself in some of the darkest places that I never knew it could exist. I was introduced to monsters that made their home in me, I learned how someone could be so lonely even in the most crowed of places, and I discovered how hard it is to get up when life finds a way to keep knocking you down. I learned how hard it is to say goodbye to someone, what it feels like to fail and want to throw the white flag up in defeat, and be scared of not the monsters under the bed, but of the person you see in the mirror.

But at the same time, I found out that the world is beautiful, and that word alone does not properly give it justice. I was able to meet people who inspired me even when I thought I would never be inspired again. A learning how some of the simplest moments could be the most perfect and memorable ones. I figured out what it means to succeed in something that we love doing and significance of finding people who support us along the way. I learned how to fall in love for a song, a piece of literature, and for a person. I finally understand why love is such a big deal – how it opens our eyes to how amazing everything is and is able to combat this darkness that lingers around us. I learned that I will never fully understand this world, but it is all right, and I came a conclusion we have to reveal our best to change it… ❤