An Island Summer

by Jenny Hale

Hatteras Island.

If I do one thing right, it’s to teach you that whatever’s going on in your life, calm is within you. Sometimes, you just have to wade through the deep waters to find it.

At the end of the day, all we have is the only thing we really need—love.

“I guess happiness is being content in the present moment and not spending too much time thinking about the past or the future,” she said, not sure of how else to answer.

Just because you’re comfortable with something doesn’t always mean it’s the best.

You will never find self-worth in other people. You have to trust yourself.

You’re talented at anything you put your mind to.

Take any step as long as it’s the first one. And then take another one after that. The time will pass, whether you do it or not. Wouldn’t you rather spend your days walking than sitting still?”

Your dreams are just your future stretching out in front of you. It’s up to you to act on them.