1. God doesn't need a consultant.
2. Never doubt your ability to justify.
3. It's okay to question everything: your faith, your career path, your political views, your choice of friends. In fact, it's dangerous if you don't.
4. Erase the phrase "oh, they would never do that" from your vocabulary. People will surprise you. For better and for worse.
5. Bad things happen to good people. It's not always because of some moral failing or attracting it into your life because of emitting negative energy into the universe. Believing that you can control everything that happens to you is a philosophy of bondage, not freedom.
6. If people are really concerned about you, they will pick up the phone to call. The ones who don't call aren't really concerned.
7. Your mental health is important. We all have issues; some that we don't even know exist. See a counselor if necessary.
8. Life is not so much about being fearless; it's about moving forward despite our fears.
9. Good shoes make a huge difference and the money spent on quality is an investment, not a splurge.
10. You can't be responsible for other people's demons.
11. There's always a deeper story. Ask more questions.
12. Saying "why me?" is the same as saying "why not someone else?".
13. Rocking the boat is not the same as throwing someone under the bus.
14. Jaded is not a healthy lifestyle.
15. Take people at their actions, not at their word. Hopefully the two will align; often they do not.
16. Learning how to take a compliment and accept forgiveness are just as important as giving both generously.
17. Comparing everything in your life to your "glory days" or a previous season will get you nowhere. Don't be Uncle Rico about things - move on.
18. If you've "arrived", you've settled. There's always more to learn, more to explore.
19. Being "too busy" is a myth. We make time for the things and people that are important to us.
20. Trials make you bitter or better. How you respond is up to you.
What are some of your life lessons?
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11 comments:
this is fantastic, Liene! Thank you!! I especially love the one about "if you've arrived, you've settled"
I read this post in between watching my son take his swim lesson at the local Y. Thanks for such an insightful post. Each point made me smile because each resonates with me somehow, someway. I'm glad u took the time to write & publish this post.
I'm going to print it & post by my pc for daily reading.
Thanx.
Stella
Thank you, Liene! What a great list. It's just what I needed to read today. I will revisit this list often & I'm heading to make my own list now. xxox
This is fantastic Liene! You always have such an effortless way of explaining things that I can't get out of my head. :)
This is fantastic - one thing I would love to add is this, as told to me by my mother: "There are 3 things you need to learn in life; wear clean underwear, take care of your teeth, and take care of your credit"
Thanks for sharing!
Great post, Liene! I would add:
- Always operate with the utmost integrity. What goes around really does come around.
- Don't waste your time with people who don't have a sense of humor - life is too short.
- Always pack one more pair of underwear than you think you'll need.
Excellent post as always.
#12 is so true. I don't believe in the word "deserve" because it implies "being better than just because..." Life happens and just as we ask others to "take me as I am" we should learn to approach life with that same openness and trust.
disclaimer: by life, i don't mean society.
I love these little (and big) reminders...thanks for this!
My father once said I'm wiser (& not in an obnoxious way) because I'm older. Each & every experience teaches us.
This is great and reminds me of a "Lessons I've Learned but Keep Forgetting" list I wrote when I was 21. Things like, "Staying fit can be fun and fruit tastes great" and "It's OK to not want what the people around you want."
These are all great. I always remind myself what my mom repeated to me as a child: "Life isn't fair."
That one phrase is a good reality check for me.
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