personal mantras that ironically seem to escape me at choice moments.

i must be strong.

i musn't cry.

i have faith in people.

no matter how badly they treat me.

i choose to believe it is circumstance and not ill will.

and should it be ill will, i think that i am strong enough now to forgive.

and forget.i will not conform to societal standards.

no matter how much criticism i face

no matter how crazy or idealistic people think i am

no matter how arduous it is and how facile it would be to just take the easy way out

i know in my heart what is right.

have faith in love.

no matter how disillusioned you get.

one day.