Mike Z. Born in Guang Xi/Nanning raised in the Windy City/Chitown. I'm a strong believer in Carpe diem, always trying to seize the pleasure of the moment without concern for the future. Life is too short and precious to always fuss about the "what ifs". Capture the moment and be happy. Live, Laugh, Love, & Learn... We always have a choice. We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us and make us increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder. Beyond fear lies a state of openheartedness and tenderness…It’s easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in, or ended taught us necessary lessons. Some of us have emerged from the most painful circumstances with strong insights about who we are and what we want. Our mistakes? Necessary. Our frustrations, failures, and sometimes stumbling attempts at growth and progress? Necessary too. Each step of the way, we learned. We went through exactly the experiences we need to, to become who we are today. Each step of the way, we progressed. Is our past a mistake? No. The only mistake we can make is mistaking that for the truth...Accept me as I am; it’s only going to get better from here...
