Larasati Silalahi

How many times in life people came up to us saying, “I believe you can do it”? That line has become so popular until it lost its meaning, thus we think when people say that out loud, it could (only) be spoken out of pity or obligation.

Well, I have learned that in (my) life, there are more people believe in me more than I do to myself. They constantly throwing facts about what I could do, and I’d instantly disagree. But of course, they’d keep doing that to me (out of love), until I finally can see it for myself.

Who are those people again? Those who’d say, “I believe you can do it.” Those who’d see us to the deepest of our souls. Those who’d go extra miles (just) to listen to what you have in mind. Those who are present and ready to help when you need a little bit of a push.

When you have that kind of people in your life, most probably the wisest thing to do is to listen, and cherish them. Keep them close. Who knows.. there will be times in the future when they need you to say it back to them. “I believe you can do it.”

Funny how the missing feeling could bring up thousands of emotions, including hate. Realize it or not, when we miss someone so badly, we could go so far until the things that we usually hate, suddenly becomes very much missed.

You miss how stubborn this person is.
You miss how annoying this person is.
You miss how messy this person’s car is.
You miss how unbelievably crazy this person’s mind is.

Believe me, when that happens, that just gotta mean something. Because in real life when all the clouds are gone, no one likes a stubborn, annoying, messy, and unbelievably crazy person.

I believe happiness and having fun are for everyone, and it’s got nothing to do with age or circumstances. Being happy is a choice, so is having fun.. that is why I always try to do new things (at least one) every day. Try! You’ll realize how colorful life is, suddenly your problems and burdens look so small when you see them through a happy set of eyes.

What are the things that make you happy and help you to have fun? For me, those are books, music, and surrounded by passionate people. Find the source of your happiness and keep them close.

Want to see how happy I can be? Take a look at this.

Told you. Books. Music. And the people who are passionate for photography.