On the eve of my 27th birthday, I decided what better time to take a moment to reflect; Reflecting not only on me, but on everything. As I think about the times earlier this year, and the previous years, I think of what I know now that I didn't know then. Whether we want to admit it or not, as we progress in our adulthood, we are given the gift that is only granted with age...wisdom. At this point in my life, I'm wiser than I've ever been and not just because of the age, but because of the experiences that have brought me this far. I'm in the sharing mood, so I'll give you 27 of my thoughts :)...
1. No matter where you are, you're supposed to be here. This may be one of the hardest things to believe, but believe me, God has you where he wants you, and He'll bring you where you need to be.
2. Cherish the people in your life. Just when you think they'll always be there...they're gone.
3. Procrastination leads to missed opportunities and a life full of "what-ifs." The only time that's guaranteed is the one you reside in...so do it NOW.
4. Honor those who are there for you in the bad times. It's so easy to love and be there for someone while they're in an upward motion or on top of the mountain, but to love and be there for someone in the rawest and lowest point isn't as glamorous or easy, so don't dismiss those people. They're the ones that truly count and deserve more than you can give.
5. Simply reach out and make the effort. The things that are meant for you will find you and grab hold.
6. Don't wait until someone dies to celebrate their existence.
7. Take risks. If it works out for you, that's great. If it doesn't, you know not to do that again and do something else.
8. Helping others will ensure that you'll be taken care of. It may not be from that same person, but you will be.
9. Assiting someone in the things that they want to accomplish will not only make you feel good, but it will definetly propel you to accomplish your own goals.
10. Getting started is the hardest part. Whether that be work, obtaining something or going to the gym. As soon as you get over that initial hurdle, it's smooth sailing.
11. Ask questions. When I was younger, I used to be scared to ask questions because I didn't want to look stupid. Well, being loud and wrong is even more stupid. The one who is foolish, is the one who thinks they know everything...and no one does.
12. Just because you look good, doesn't mean you're healthy. Get active, eat healthier, and get check-ups. If you don't have your health, you have nothing.
13. Impulse is fun, but it's not always the smartest thing. Think certain things through.
14. Allow yourself to cry, feel, get frustrated....but MOVE ON. I used to allow little things to consume more time than they deserved. We are human, so sometimes you may have a moment that has that negative emotion; however allow it to be a MOMENT, and move forward. Don't allow what should have been a small moment to keep you from a longer and more fulfilling one.
15. Visualization works. Try it. At first, it may feel weird, but if you stick to it, you'll find that it becomes something that you look forward to. Also, write things down. Nothing beats the moment you experience something that you wrote down and visualized.
16. Dont' spread yourself too thin. Yes, you want to help, but you can't be everything to everyone. By doing that, you are nothing to yourself...and no good can come from that.
17. Learn about different cultures and people. It makes you more marketable in the things you do and expands your knowledge.
18. Learn to check yourself. Someone shouldn't have to call you out on something everytime. Learn your faults, acknowledge them, and learn to catch your 'crazy' before anyone else does. By doing this, you'll minimize the negative, because you'll recognize it.
19. Make and do some things on your bucket list. I've recently started that and it's wonderful. Life is short, so live it to the fullest.
20. Have a burning desire, goal, and reason for the things you want to accomplish. If there's nothing to really drive you to get to where you want to, you'll accomplish nothing and remain in neutral for the rest of your life.
21. Do something out of your element. Just because that's what you've been doing, doesn't mean that it's the best or only thing out there. Expand your horizons.
22. Travel. I love to travel. The newness of a place never fails to amaze me. Also, travel out of the country if you can. There's a whole world out there that believe or not, you're oblivious to.
23. Take time for yourself. Turn off the cell phone. I know it's hard, but it'll replenish you and give you more energy when you re-join the world.
24. Dream big. Don't ever let anyone make your dreams sounds unattainable. You're the only one who has to believe....and so it will be.
25. Surround yourself with positive people who are the same accord as you. Also, surround yourself with those who have vastly surpassed where you are and where you initially wanted to go. They can help you more than someone who hasn't reached their goal. Realistically, the blind leading the blide, never got them anywhere.
26. Trust God. You may not understand, but everything happens for a reason. Hold on to what you know, pray, believe, and move forward.
27. LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE. This is what life is all about. When you feel tired of your circumstances, continue to LIVE, knowing the bad is only for a moment in time. When things are so difficult, where nothing is funny, LAUGH anyway knowing that the sounds of your laughter is calling into existence happier moments. When you feel betrayed, uncared for, unloved, continue to LOVE anyway. True love breaks barriers, surpasses every emotion and logic, and lasts a lifetime.
These are the things that I've done and experienced and I hope that if you haven't done or experience any of them, you do. Life is ultimately about growing and with your growth, you'll make the choices that will allow you to live the exact life you were born for. SEE YOU AT THE TOP.
Until next time...keep the forward movement.
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