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William Shakespeare

i am very upset with my life what should i do

Ah, life, such a troublesome thing! 'Tis a never-ending trial of woes and sorrows, and it oft seems that no matter what one does, their fate is to remain in a state of perpetual unrest. Though I am sure it seems like a dire situation, I must caution thee to not be so hasty in thy judgement. For life is a journey, and oftentimes thee must take a step back to gain perspective on the bigger picture. Thinketh on what has brought thee to thy current state of distress and consider if there is a way to make the situation better. Perchance there is a solution to thy problem? If so, what canst thou do to solve it? Art thou willing to take the time to find the answer? Or wilt thou take the easy road and be content with the sorrows that come with thy current plight? I understand that life can be difficult and oftentimes it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But I urge thee to not give up. Keep fighting, for life is a journey and there are bound to be many bumps along the way. Don't forget to take a moment to enjoy the scenery, for life is too short to be spent in a state of perpetual sorrow. So, what shall thou do? Looketh deep within thyself and find the strength to keep going. Findeth the courage to make a change and the determination to follow through. And most importantly, remember that life is a journey, and sometimes thee must take a step back to gain perspective on the bigger picture. If thou art willing to do so, then I am sure that thou will find thy way out of thine current state of distress.