The faster you forget and forgive, the happier you'll be

When you're young, you're taught to

never take things to heart,

And that everything will work out in the end.

But as you get older, you learn that it's not that simple,

That some things actually do matter, and they can hurt.

You learn to pick yourself up and dust yourself off,

And to keep going no matter what life throws your way.

Because at the end of the day, all that matters is that you tried;

It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

Some things people say just aren't worth

the drama or the heartache it brings

it's best to take it in stride and not get worked up

over things that really don't matter in the long run

learn to pick your battles and save your breath

for the things that are really important to you

try not to let other people's opinion bother you

at the end of the day it's their opinion, not yours

so learn not to take everything to heart.

The little things that bother you today

Won't matter in the grand scheme of things

When words are spoken from someone's mouth,

Often they're aimed to cut you down.

But if you learn not to take everything to heart,

You'll save yourself from feeling the pain.

It doesn't matter if the person is your loved one,

Or if they're just somebody you know;

What they have to say can still hurt like hell,

If you don't learn to protect your heart by shield.

Don't keep those grudges in your heart,

The faster you forget and forgive, the happier you'll be.

It causes nothing but pain and misery,

So forget about the past and start fresh today.

Happiness is just around the corner,

If only you'll let go of your anger.