As I am quickly approaching thirty, I have taken the time out to do some reflecting. Looking back on the things I have overcome, the woman I have become, and awaiting what is to come. I have always been told that life really begins when you’re thirty. I am starting to understand the meaning of this statement.
Life is a gigantic classroom and we are the students. You never cease learning. So, in tribute, I decided to list thirty lessons I have been taught so far in this incredible, awe-inspiring, and often hysterical life of mine.
- There can be much noise in silence. Over Thinking can be deafening, destroying the healing that is to be found in its stillness.
- Sometimes people do not need to hear the words. They only just need to be hugged.
- Pulling the positive out of negative situations, can make you a more grateful person.
- Having a sense of humor can get you through most anything.
- When you find a man, make sure he is one, in every sense of the definition.
- Becoming a mom qualifies you to make one mean grilled cheese sandwich!
- It also teaches you how to juggle, carrying ten things at once and a baby. Truly an astonishing circus act that can rival the Ringling brothers.
- Forgive. Yourself and others.
- Take a deep breath. 1...2...3..OK
- Be nice. Be kind, even when it kills you.
- It doesn’t matter what they did or how it happened, just do the right thing.
- Admit your wrongs and do not choose to be blind to your own faults.
- In one way or another, you will reap the actions and words you used out of anger.
- You’re never better than anyone, you are just better than what they may choose to do.
- Learning to let go of resentment is difficult, but it must be done.
- Accept the fact that some things will never change and just change your attitude towards it.
- Life has its seasons and this too shall pass.
- There is no room for pride in any kind of relationship.
- Listen more than you speak.
- Be humble when approaching a situation, doing so will most likely result in your favor.
- Tell the people you love what your favorite qualities in them are.
- Be mindful of how you can make someone feel.
- When having an issue or bad day and have to be present in a social setting, smile when you arrive. Do not air your dirty laundry, keep personal matters private.
- Regardless of your feelings, never wish someone an ill wellbeing.
- Chocolate can solve a lot of problems.
- Prayer can solve all problems.
- Everyone deserves to be loved.
- It’s fine to cry sometimes and let your emotions out. But afterwards, pull yourself together and find a solution or learn to deal the best you can.
- Strive to be content and do not put expectations on others.
- Life. Take it all in. The people you love, your marriage, children. Cherish it because it is fragile, everyday fleeting, and a gift.