Year 36 is quickly approaching and it had me thinking about what I’ve learned over the years…here are 35 things I know from experience to be true in my life:
- If they want to, they will
- If you want to, you will
- There is nothing sweeter than a child’s laughter
- Snow is always magic
- Rain is a close second in the magic department
- Time truly does heal all things
- We almost always have what we truly need
- Things are always better than they seem
- You only need a few really great friends in your life
- Maintaining friendships gets harder with age
- You don’t have to exercise as hard as you think you do to see and feel a difference
- Eat the damn cake
- There are more people in your corner than you realize
- You are making an impact, make sure its a good one
- Live your life, you’ll be judged either way
- Prioritize your own happiness
- People don’t care as much as you think they do, and only the ones you care about should get a weighted opinion
- I am a walking contradiction
- Time and distance don’t change good relationships
- Money is a tool, not a crutch
- Freshly baked cookies make a big difference
- Small, repeated actions count more than big gestures
- Life truly is short, savor each day
- Your life is as happy as you decide it is. All circumstances are temporary, the good ones and the bad ones
- You’re going to lose people, love them while you can
- The wrinkles around your eyes from smiling, totally worth it
- Not everyone you’re good for is good for you
- Time is your most valuable resource, spend it wisely
- You deserve a good life but you’re going to have to fight for it
- Tears dry and heartaches heal
- What’s meant for you will not pass you by
- Not everyone’s journey looks the same, that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong
- Health is valuable. Drink the water, eat the veggies, move your body, get some sleep
- It doesn’t have to be complicated, in fact, it shouldn’t be
- Your life is precious, treat it as such
