In my 42 years of life I’ve learned plenty about what works and what doesn’t. I consider myself someone who pays attention to life’s lessons. Here is a simple list of 42 things I’ve learned while riding this rock through space.
1. I’ve learned that we don’t truly own anything. Rather, we get the privilege, and opportunity if we’re lucky enough, to share time, space and experiences with people, places and things.
2. I’ve learned that the earth, in spite of our ignorance, is adaptive and will always prevail.
3. I’ve learned that we receive according to and as we believe, and that my belief system is an ever evolving platform. Thankfully!
4. I’ve learned that the world is getting better every day so long as I’m getting better everyday.
5. I’ve learned that time is a wonderful healer.
6. I’ve learned that possession and love are not synonymous.
7. I’ve learned to plan, visualize and expect. Then remain flexible and enjoy what comes.
8. I’ve learned that everything in moderation is almost always a sure and safe choice.
9. I’ve learned that giving thanks is most often the most mature and appropriate response.
10. I’ve learned that a person’s skin color, diet and sexual preference, or orientation, is deceiving and tells very little about the person.
11. I’ve learned that life is continually teaching us all that we need to know. Sometimes we’re paying attention, sometimes we’re not.
12. I’ve learned that choice is our birthright, our super power and our burden.
13. I’ve learned that natural is best, and it is becoming more elusive in this ever evolving world.
14. I’ve learned that we adults are those same children we once were. A lil older, changed by the passing of time, and weathered by life’s experiences; but at our core, the essence of the children we once were remains. Nurturing this inner child is an act of kindness and necessary selfish kind of love.
15. I’ve learned that it’s always best to be honest and discern between what’s your personal business versus others’ business.
16. I’ve learned that labels are limiting and that people are limitless.
17. I’ve learned that the cameras lens can do no justice to what the photographer witnesses.
18. I’ve learned to start with inspiration, then figure out the rest.
How can you not be inspired when you look at this?
19. I’ve learned that old dogs can, in fact, learn new tricks if they desire and are inspired to do so.
20. I’ve learned that weeds are essential and expected in a garden. They’re a sign of abundance.
21. I’ve learned to recognize a call and cry for love, in spite of how it sounds.
22. I’ve learned to love them while they’re still here, and not wait until they’re gone.
23. I’ve experienced the power that lies within my thoughts, my words and my actions. This power is sometimes frightening and must be harnessed within my own moral integrity.
24. I’ve learned that I’m not my thoughts.
25. I’ve learned that whatever I look for in others, I’ll find.
26. I’ve learned to trust in organic timing.
27. I’ve learned that procrastination is the pregnant mother of disappointment.
28. I’ve learned that what you put in, is basically a variation of what you’ll get out.
29. I’ve learned to listen to my intuition.
30. I’ve learned that ending with a sincere “I’m sorry” is the best way to apologize.
31. I’ve learned that asking “Would you be willing…” is the best way to ask another person for what’s wanted.
32. I’ve learned that loving and accepting myself, allows me to love and accept others.
33. I’ve learned to recycle and reuse.
34. I’ve learned to be specific with what I wish, want and pray for.
35. I’ve learned to switch and replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
36. I’ve learned that eating and drinking should be separated.
37. I’ve learned that saying excuse me doesn’t make the smell go away.
38. I’ve learned that unconditional love does not mean unconditional like.
39. I’ve learned that most women would rather be referred to as “woman. Not chic, ma’am or girl.”
40. I’ve learned that good and honest communication requires courage.
41. I’ve learned that nothing lasts forever. If it did, we’d be backed up and have even more problems.
42. I’ve learned that the Universe is my source, always!
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# 37 & #41 are my favorite LOL. But the sentiment is awe inspiring for all the rest. You are wise beyond your 42yrs and I’ve said it before but your parents did an awesome job! A young man to be very proud of!
Awesome list – sharing your wisdom so appreciated. Thank you
Loved this. #27 puts procrastination and disappointment into perspective. And #37 is hilarious ?. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.