Life can be crazy ⚡️

Life's one big adventure, isn't it? We're all just trying to survive the highs and lows of this unpredictable journey, but there's something undeniably inviting about the excitement that comes with it. I heard a song recently, and it said, "it's going to be forever, or it's going to go down in flames." It's so true, right? We're all willing to take risks and potentially face heartbreak and pain in pursuit of excitement and new experiences.

But we're young, and we can be a little reckless when it comes to life's adventures and embracing the unknown. We dream of the excitement and would willingly leap into the time of new experiences and exploring new things!

The song also had the lines, "we'll take this way too far, and it'll leave you breathless or with a nasty scar." Sure, it might be scary to think about everything crashing down, but it also adds to the thrill. Those scars we get along the way remind us that, even if things don't go as planned, we still went for it with courage.

Sometimes, after our whirlwind experience, we might wonder if it was all worth it. Whether it was worth the pain and scars. But that's subjective, right? It comes down to your personal opinion. What one person might think of as a reckless escapade, I might think of it as an important chapter in my personal growth!

When we think back on our journeys and our passionate pursuits, we need to see that there was so much joy and happiness, and growth. The things that we learn as kids become more and more valuable as we grow into adults!

When we remember this, we can approach our adventures and passions with courage, being unafraid to take risks and explore new territories, and create lasting memories! From the passionate highs to the painful lows, part of what shapes us are the scars and stories that we gather along the way!

As we get older, we realize more and more that life is far from boring––it's a mix of joy, pain, growth, and transformation. So whether it's "forever" or the fleeting flame, every moment we live contributes to the puzzle of our lives, leaving us stronger, wiser, and more courageous!

So saying that, light up the world, embrace the adventures, and learn through the pain! Love y'all!

~Shantel 😘

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whew, reading this over again...?! 🔥