For all of their faults and sins...

People are God's most amazing work. There is something to be said about all the things in this life I regret. Among them I'd count the ruin of several alternate lives, both who I could have been and what might have been with other people. But I realize that isn't what I was meant to be. People are people; be who you are and nobody else. I can look at myself in the mirror and smile, lay my head down at night and sleep contently, and look into your eyes and honestly tell you everything will be okay.

The Chronological Solution is impossible. You are where you are in this lifetime, and only patience and acceptance will get you forward. Know that with every breathe I take, I remember the beauty of what was, and work hard to make it resonate in what will be, because I've learned my lesson. While my actions might not seem like it, remember that nobody is perfect. And that might not be an excuse, but it's who I am.

They say hindsight is always 20/20. I say you're only responsible for what you know. Nobody ever knows where exactly they'll end up if they take certain actions. Life is about risks, about finding out what works and what doesn't by trial and error. And anyone who judges you because of a supposed mistake you might have made is just too afraid to try life for themselves. Life isn't a spectator sport, so be proud of yourself for getting off the sidelines, even if your team lost. There's always next season.

I suppose I still fear certain things. I know failure is inevitable. But then again, it's only one side of a coin, for which the other is success. It's got to come around some time, so just keep the faith and you'll win eventually.

I Will Follow You Into The Dark - Deathcab For Cutie