The Motto.

I should probably be writing my speech for Friday, writing an article, studying, or doing other homework, but I have been wanting, oh so badly, to do this blog post, but have been trying to use my time wisely. I think this kind of counts as being productive. I am relieving stress all while working on my under-developed writing skills that I need for every class.  Did I mention that I'm great at rationalizing things? 

Lately, I have been beyond stressed, but still unbelievably happy. SO, I want to write about the motto of my life...

I am a strong Belieber, that's right.. I went there, of "Everything happens for a reason." It's such a great thing to go by. If you don't take every opportunity as they are then you never know what could come out of them. When I meet someone new, I make a point to try an befriend them, because I never know what role they will play later on. 

For example, I was persuaded to attend an event at the dorm and on a whim, I decided to go. Because I went, I became friends with the RA running the event. Tegan, you are the worst study buddy even from across the room, because we end up texting.. -.- But, seriously, you have become a great friend. You never know if the person sitting next to you in a fountain could eventually play a significant role in your life. You never know if the person you meet through a mutual friend might become your best friend.

It might sound crazy, but think about it. How did you meet your current best friend, your significant other? Did you bond over liking the same band? What made you wear that one shirt that made the other person say, "I love that band!" Each decision, each moment may be the direct cause of something that changes your life. 

It's one of those things to not question, but look back at and think.. "Wow, what if I went somewhere else that day?" To me, every moment matters. When I look at my life now, the people I know, the situations I get in, I can't help but look at how I got there. It makes me wonder if I made different decisions,  even the minor ones, how would my life be now?

I never stop pondering over this philosophy. In 500 Days of Summer, the narrator states, "If Tom had learned anything... it was that you can't ascribe great cosmic significance to a simple earthly event. Coincidence, that's all anything ever is, nothing more than a coincidence... Tom had finally learned, there are no miracles. There's no such thing as fate, nothing is meant to be. He knew, he was sure of it now." If you have seen this movie, you know that the narrator is being a little facetious. If you haven't seen the movie, stop what you are doing and go watch it now so you know what I am referring to..

The movie sums up how I feel about life, that everything happens for a reason. Tom experiences the worst break-up, but then realizes that it happened for a reason. Living by this motto, keeps me optimistic about the future and allows me to be aware of all that I do have. 

Even if you don't believe in fate, take a moment and look at your life. How did you get there? Do you think you would be where you are today if it weren't for past experiences and decisions? 

Tell me your answer. Share your experiences and I kindly ask for you to share my blog. :)