Monday, February 3, 2020

35 life lessons

Today is my 35th birthday. I've been on this earth learning and growing for 35 years. It's so weird to think about. I look at my baby and wonder what he will be doing and what he will be like in 35 years. What will he have learned and what will he be able to do.
So here are some lessons I've learned on my journey in life so far.

1-Life will never go how you think it should
2-That↑is usually a blessing
3-You can only control yourself
4-Your choices have consequences
5-It's worth the time to consider those consequences before you act
6-Kindness doesn't cost a thing
7-It's not always easy to be kind
8-It doesn't matter what other people think of you
9-It's hard to not think about what other people think of you
10-You can't please everyone
11-It's hard to be selfless
12-People can be very thoughtless and mean
13-Sometimes you are one of those ↑ people, be forgiving
14-God will always see you through whatever you are facing
15-It can be difficult to remember that God is with you and you'll make it through
16-Caring for people takes a lot of energy and is not always rewarded
17-You should care anyway
18-You have value no matter what you've done
19-Everyone else also has value not matter what they've done
20-Not everyone will love you
21-You don't have to love everyone
22-Rainy days come to everyone
23-Sunny days follow. When sun follows rain, there is usually a rainbow
24-Sticking to your goals is hard
25-Sticking to your goals will make you a better, stronger person
26-God's plan is always better than your plan
27-Sometimes you have to lower your expectations
28-Don't let your pride come between you and someone you love
29-Don't be afraid to apologize
30-Don't give up on people, persistence pays off
31-God and family are the most important people, if something is pulling you from either, fix it
32-If you don't like where you are, move. You are not a tree. This might be physical, mental, spiritual
33-Your body is amazing. Take care of it.
34-Running, music, naps, nature and crying are healing
35-No love is ever wasted