better.

when i hang out around my old abode, i realize just how unhealthy it was living there. the chirping birds and green dread-lock looking plants remind me only of nights that seemed great at the time, but now just serve as a reminder as to who i never want to become. as is custom, i do not regret those nights filled with ecstasy and agony. i learned valuable life-lessons that will stay with me forever.
i now know what addiction can be like, what signs to look for in others, and i can understand where others are coming from. i cannot however, relapse into the unhealthy person that i once was because i am truly aware of all the beauty that surrounds me and am not willing to sacrifice it for anything. appreciation has been implemented into everyday life because of the previous threats against it.

the anxiety and weariness has long subsided since having taken action to achieve my goals, and my soul can live freely once more. i know none of this would be possible without the love and support i receive from my creator, my family, my lover, and my friends. no matter how stressed i get, i can always find my way back by remembering how blessed i am.