Alot has been on my mind lately. I decided that emptying my mind would do me some good. 2009 has been a year where I've grown so much. My maturation level is up a few notches and my range of acceptance expanded a few miles. I can honestly say I’m proud of where I stand today, but the climb it took to get here was one hell of a route. I passed many break downs along with the love from others before arriving here. There were irritating, occasional ”confusion road blocks” that slowed me down, but I managed to make my way through it. It’s a little past half way through the year and I’ve already come up with a “What I’ve Learned” list. Here it goes. (:
Things I’ve Learned Since January 1, 2009.
1. Falling in love is amazing and rewarding when done right. You can fall in love and still not be blinded by it.
2. Take into consideration ALL perspectives before coming to your own conclusions.
3. Don't lie to yourself. Why is it so hard to tell the truth to yourself? Just say what you want to do and go. It holds you back from making progress.
4. Stress is unnecessary and just extra weight to carry.
5. Keep busy, make the most of the time you’re given. Make each and every second count.
6. Never leave someone without a proper goodbye.
7. Learn to forgive and let go. (:
8. Everyone is different.
9. Never give up & do whatever you can in whatever you do.
10. People need time for themselves, to be able to sit in silence, reflect, & enjoy peacefulness. :]
11. Review consequences before making decisions. Weigh out the good and the bad.
12. Save money.
13. Accept your body & yourself, therefore, others can learn to accept you too.
14. Read all you can!
15. End each day stronger and smarter than you were when it started. Better yourself each day that goes by.
16. Move forward. Don’t live in the past.
17. Reach out to other groups. Inform yourself with every kind of person there is out there. Understand others to eliminate confusion, hate, and segregation.
18. Each moment that you’re alive is another opportunity to better yourself & others.
19. Compliments should float around more often :] It makes everybody happier
20. Idle friendships are not bad. The real ones are the ones you can put on pause for while, and when you’re able to start again… nothing changed.
21. Simplicity always.
22. Everything you do matters & counts.
23. Never wait until it's too late to realize what's important to you
24. Don't allow yourself to be come so angry that you forget the important things.
25. Live outside your comfort zone, that way, you'll be able to discover new things about yourself.