I think I've finally understood dads words of wisdom......happiness comes from within.

Happiness comes from within. this is something I've never understood for a major part of my life. Wouldn't having those pair of shoes just make me super happy? Wouldn't being accepted by that group of people make me ecstatic and cool? Nope. This is by far, one of the toughest things Ive ever learnt. Material things, people are by the farthest things to make you happy. You will always be a little too much, too little, too nice , too mean for people. The standards set by people are too high. Its ironic how the world expects you to be perfect, when it cant define perfect. People just won't ever stop judging! Things will never be as great or as nearly good for them, and constantly trying to please and get approvals is never ending. Happiness doesn't come from having that car or those pair of shoes, i mean sure who wouldn't love to have them, but once those are gone, what would define you? A tattered pair of pumps with broken heels?
There is only one person who will forever love you, for you. You!

Loving yourself and Finding yourself will be the hardest thing ever, and once you find yourself, you'll never be lost. Its worth the time and pain to invest in yourself. Being genuine takes a lot of work, especially in a world filled with puppets. So darlings, don't ever give up on your dreams and wishes. Keep running, and don't ever look back. keep evolving and challenge yourself. Be so happy you have sunbeams streaming out of your ass! smile, laugh, and jump around in joy, to hell with anyone who thinks any different. You are perfect, beautiful and awesome just the way you are and you don't have to change a thing for anyone else,and one day babe, you'll look back and realize you would have moved mountains. True happiness comes from within.

Dad, I think I finally understand.