As I'm growing, I've learned several things. 
Life's full of disappointments & people you trusted will sooner or later let you down. I've learned that often those you love will love someone else & there's only one way to fall; fast & hard. I've learned that out of thousands of smiles, it takes one to touch your heart. I've found that words can be deceiving, but the truth always lies in a person's eyes. I've learned that everything can change in the blink of an eye & tears often come without invitation. I've learned crying can make us stronger & there's never too much love to go around. I've learned sticks & stones may leave cuts & bruises, but harsh words leave scars. I've found that every time you give someone a piece of your heart, it's a piece that you'll never get back. I've learned the past is meant to be put behind us & we can't dwell on regrets, for what's done is done. I've learned that trusting yourself is the first step & that forgiving helps your own heart more than theirs.  I've found that family isn't always blood & that doesn't really matter. I've learned life's unexpected & that God can do anything. I've learned some things aren't meant to be understood & that only time heals. I've found that imagination is our greatest gift & that we're meant to dream for a reason. I've learned it's never too late to fall in love & that being "beautiful" is all on the inside. Mistakes are our best teachers & everything happens for a reason.
Only then can you live life to it's full & true potential.