The Marks of the Past

Ever wonder why we learned things the hard way? I did last night and it left me puzzled the whole night. Why do things have to happen that way? Why can't we learn it by the so-called soft way? Maybe, because the hard way leaves a mark way deeper into our hearts. Or maybe, because when we're down, we have nowhere to go but up and that way, we gather all what remains of us after. The pain we felt taught us not to commit the same things again. It made us stronger and wiser. We just can't forget things that engraved marks on us and made us the person that we are right now. Whether good or bad, we are what we are, because of the things that we have gone through. But it is really up to us on how we respond to them, negatively or positively. It is our choice, so don't blame your experiences if you chose to fill your hearts with hatred and bitterness. Look who's talking...