The Day I Let Myself To Move Forward

It was Saturday, the working day was over so I went out with my friends for a drink and some laughter. I was having a great time and enjoying the conversations with my friends when one of them said something to me that changed my perspective on life. She said "I have been observing you for one year, you're miserable and depressed most of the time. Have you ever tried to take it easy? You always make everything a big deal." So, she has been observing me for one year? Yes, I have been miserable and depressed most of the times. I have been making everything a big deal, I have been taking everything too seriously, I have been trying to make everything perfect and I have been trying to be perfect most of the time which makes me so sick. A realization clicked in my mind and I knew she was right. The realization that I had been acting too much around people. That I had been making everything a big deal. The realization that I needed to take it easy, that I needed to move forward. I had always acted too much around people, thinking that they would judge me if did not act smart enough. I feel like, most of the time that if I did something they would easily judge me. One thing led to another and in the end they were telling me stories about when they were troubled because of their past. To be honest I don't know what should I do, I just patting their shoulder and always says "that's fine, everything will be fine. " is that enough? How people can help you if you open up to them? What is the importance of having a good circle of friends? How you can learn from other people's experiences? How you can help others if you are in a position to do so? I don't know. But, there are something that stuck on my mind. They told me how they moved on forward without looking back even once and how they became so happy today, that they want to share the happiness with someone who is going through all of this. They were there all along. They were always there to support you. They were always there to help you. They were always there to share your pain. They were always there to share your happiness. And, they were always there to share your sorrows. So one thing led to another and finally I found all those people who were always there, but I never gave them a chance to prove themselves as true friends. There are people who are always there for you. It's either your family, friends, or strangers. They were always there, you are not alone. They are rooting for you to success. You just need to give them a chance to prove themselves. There will be times when we think we are alone or no one supports us, but that's not always true. We just need to open up our heart towards others, only then will we find true happiness.