You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want.

The Buddhists say if you meet somebody and your heart pounds, your hands shake, your knees go weak, that’s not the one. When you meet your ‘soul mate’ you’ll feel calm. No anxiety, no agitation.

and if they want to leave, hold the door open for them.

The less you respond to negative people the more peaceful your life will become.

People need to be encouraged. People need to be reminded of how wonderful they are. People need to be believed in—told that they are brave and smart and capable of accomplishing all the dreams they dream and more. Remind each other of this.

all my strength comes from being alone, loneliness taught me a lot about myself.

She’s a dreamer, a soul searcher and a wanderer. She drifts along, deep in thought, her mind craving exploration and her eyes telling tales of mysterious adventures.

6 keys to a relationship: friendship, freedom, honesty, trust, understanding and communication.

1. 99% of the time, you feel better when you go out. Don’t turn down social invitations. Meet people and talk to people and try new things.

2. Take photos of your friends. Take photos of their feet and their hands and their faces and the landscapes around them.

3. Drink tea everyday.

4. It’s not uncool to be clever. Be clever. Please be as nerdy as you can be, because ultimately they’ll come a point when people realise that clever actually is pretty cool, and life gets better for everyone after that.

5. When you’re sad, talk to people.

6. If you love someone, let them know. Don’t be afraid to tell people how you feel – it saves a lot of hassle to be sincere.

7. Live in the moment. Don’t think too much about the bigger picture. Don’t think about the long run – take each day as it comes and fill it with small things that will make you happy.