“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”
This semester is winding down. It’s almost over and for this I am thankful. It’s not so much that I haven't enjoyed it, I am simply tired. I am twenty eight years old and have finally decided to continue my education. I had an idea that it wouldn't be easy, but then again nothing is ever truly “easy”. As a young child I had all the same dreams as everyone else, most didn’t include the ideas of working 50 hours a week and being a full time student. Being an adult who has finally decided what to do when she “grows up” is probably the most challenging thing I have done. I am still not entirely sure what I am doing, or if I am doing it right. After all I have been out of school for eleven years. So for each year I am writing a life lesson that I have learned, some I have learned the hard way.
- Enjoy all the people in your life that make a positive impact. I have had so many people to be an inspiration to me in all aspects of my life. My Grandparents, especially my grandmother has always been one of my biggest cheerleaders. People are not always going to be there so we need to enjoy them while they are.
- Things are going to happen in your life that are just never going to make sense. In fact more often than not life just doesn't make sense. Just know that in my experience sometimes the worst times in life turn out to be the best in the end.
- Pets are a wonderful thing to have in your life. If you have the time they bring more happiness than you can imagine.
- Sometimes it's okay to admit that you are scared. It doesn't make you less of a person and it doesn't mean the world is ending.
- Try to be some sort of inspiration to someone else every single day. No matter how small it may seem the impact can be great.
- Some days you just need to vent. Having a person in your life that will listen and understand no matter the context is huge. Whether it’s family or friends it is nice to have unconditional love and support.
- Not everyday is going to be sunshine and puppy dogs. Reality is a hard thing to face, but life isn’t perfect and probably never will be. Don’t get yourself down just make the best of it.
- Do what makes you happy. Happy is such a relative term, what makes me happy may not make you happy. Just remember that if you enjoy it, do it without question.
- People that you run across are all fighting a battle. It could be a personal, financial, health, or work related.(Refer to number 7)
- Don’t judge others. If you find yourself judging someone that you know or even a stranger just remember a time in your own life when you were judged unfairly. Remember that hurt and decide that you don’t want anyone else to feel the same.
- Life is all about balance. Between relationships, family, life, and school life can get out of control and overwhelming sometimes. Finding the proper balance between all aspects of life is a must to keep yourself sane.
The rest of my education as an adult will continue to be difficult I’m sure. I will continue to learn, and grow as a person. I know is that eventually it will all be worth the hard work.
I always find myself learning new things in life.I like learning from old and young people.No matter how old or young you can always learn something of use from an older person and a younger person.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list! I could see this list hopping around the Pinterest boards. :) I certainly know the worth of number 3, but all of these are true. I think it is especially important to realize how happiness is subjective. I used to think that everyone was miserable being cashiers at grocery stores because I was miserable. So I felt guilty any time I went shopping. Then I found out that one of my friends love her job as a cashier and was freaking out about being expected to go to college! She works management stuff at a store now, and here I am still in college, where I am happy.
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