Lately an occurring theme with myself has been pursuing a sense of self and presenting myself to others as something pure. Not per-say saving my face, but a fairly accurate representation that doesn't drag them into a forced engagement. I also acknowledge the responsibility that I have to the people I love and how my decisions affect them.
1. It's okay not to understand everything about the universe.Thank you for everyone that's been with me!
2. The meaning of life is to find what gifts you were born with and to use them to their fullest.
3. If you follow lesson 2, you will be a much happier person.
4. Jealousy is a mask with no holes to see or breathe through.
5. Relish in the smiles you give yourself with the thoughts in your head, they are for you to feel cheek to cheek.
6. Jobs are not everything.
7. Your career is still yours to keep.
8. Animals have souls.
9. Loving someone is the only dance that no matter how many times you practice it, it will never become a routine.
10. You will never fully understand the effect you have on others lives with the art of giving, this is humbling.
11. Valor is still alive if even one person practices it, so spread the act.
12. Acknowledge age or you will lose your footing as you tread through life.
13. Death is a journey that your loved ones follow by tracking your steps, so choose wisely now or they may slip.
14. Your parents are human too, try to understand your childhood with this in mind.
15. The strongest of souls shed the most tears.
16. Tea can make you think twice if you're bipolar, even after the 1st sip.
17. Get familiar with this act: 'Letting go lovingly'
18. Go ahead and get into that fight, test what your relationships are made of.
19. You were happy as a child because you did the things you loved without a second thought of making time for them.
20. Sleeping on decisions is probably always the best way to start.
21. Multitasking is a fictional thing from the land of foolish pride.
22. With lesson 21 in mind, No one enjoys remembering the 'rushed' details. Savor...
23. With 22 in mind, if it matters to you, pull no stops.
24. You will relearn the word friendship. Everything you've been taught about it is a lie. Starting with people can teach you about friendship.
25. Never brew Green Tea on full boil, you just wasted so much flavor.
26. Depression is a verb, and yours involves everyone you come in contact with; even strangers.
27. It takes a conscious effort to build a big heart. Good news is that your eyes will see further.
28. There is a big difference with embracing and dwelling in hitting the ground. But both of them you can't get up from on your own.
29. Prayer is strength, it lets you stand on something beyond what's in front of you.
30. Most of the objects you think are valuable are usually not as big of an investment that you think you are.
31. Contentment and Comfortable are two completely different things you will always have to revisit.
32. A clean home matters.
33. Even though it seems highly opinionated, the internet is saturated with one track thinking.
34. I assure you; as pretty as it looks in the photo, plus size clothing off of ebay and Amazon is almost always a bad idea.
35. That one go to store account will be a matter of life and death at one point. Do it a favor and treat it like your first born.
36. When in doubt: Boba.
37. Things made by hand mean just as much to you as they do for the ones you give them to.
38. Water makes a difference, make time for it.
39. Sometimes you need to be broke, because it gets you creative.
40. If you feel detached, think of the last thing that you threw all you passion to and find it again at all costs.
41. You really can't have too many black pieces of clothing, especially dresses.
42. It never seizes to amaze me how much an individual's wine choice says about them. (FYI - Mine is very deep reds)
43. Go ahead, be ridiculous in public.
44. In regards to lesson 43, if people are, they care more about themselves.
45. You will never make peace with anyone unless you learn to forgive yourself.
46. Yes, you do eventually understand what happened through time. It might take years but the answer will be simple.
47. Taking time to care for your body is not a luxury, just an indulgent necessity.
48. Never take sleep for granted.
49. Dignity doesn't mean Perfection.
50. As much as Integrity doesn't mean perfection.
51. Better yet, Perfection is dirty word in the humane handbook.
52. 'Those shoes' will always be a bad idea, they will taunt you collecting dust in your closet as you relive the memories of the blisters they gave you that one night.
53. A well read person does make a difference. Especially the one that explores the vast world of genre choices.
54. Believing in yourself is bravery, don't think otherwise.
55. No writer regrets writing, they regret not.
56. An open ears are for open hearts, not chatty mouths.
57. If your a human being, you will always be naive in one way or another.
58. Yes, there is such a thing as too much lip gloss.
59. Art is important.
60. You're stronger than you think you are.
61. Marriage changes everything in a relationship, no matter how many years you've played 'hubby and wifey'. It will change your life, and the way others treat you for the better.
62. Let your friends buy you wine. Don't you dare think of fighting it!
63. A well made cuppa can make all the difference.
64. Don't fall for the 'you deserve it mantra', life is about balancing pleasure and work.
65. Always make time for your pets, they have so much to teach you.
66. Your instinct is almost always right. It's more accurate than logic.
67. Find the simple things that make you feel comfy and do them daily. (Mine is the feeling of stretching and turning in sheets when you just wake up)
68. Your idea of a family is what you make it. But this doesn't exempt you from reaching out and trying to make a connection.
69. Oh yeah, and your mother ends up becoming one of your best friends. (I promise)
70. Infact, you start to realize that phrase 'You're like your mom/dad' is not really a bad thing.
71. Yes, putting things on hold is not a bad thing. There are other forms of 'vacation' and only so much you can take.
72. Inspiration is flirty and knows that everyone wants her. She doesn't entertain the lazy waiting for her.
73. 'If I could go back in time' and 'If I could change on thing' is plain silly.
74. Walks do help.
75. Put your heart and thoughts into your hugs and kisses.
76. Don't over think sex, that's doing it wrong.
77. The people whose eyes wander are the ones that are giving up the fight on society, it's a sad thing.
78. Thank the present and welcome the future.
79. Most of the things in your storage are things you think you don't have.
80. Wear your heart on your sleeve and an iron gauntlet on your hand.
81. Humor is best shared.
82. 'Fighting' for your life never ends. So rejuvenate.
83. Words do hurt, because they will stay with people forever. Wounds can heal.
84. Don't be scared to ask for compensation for your talent.
85. At the same time, learn to use your talents as an art of blessing others.
86. Only do so much in a day, I dare you.
87. Discover yourself through your ancestry. Traits are not fictional.
88. To live the moment, you must learn to savor what's around you and what's inside of you all at once.
89. On the note of savoring 'For the experience' is a bastard answer.
90. A real woman is can state her presence without words or actions.
91. No one actually hates themselves, some are just in pain, or care more about others.
92. There is beauty in the 'in between'
93. My best advice in seeking love is to pursuit it as you would want that person to pursuit you.
94. Don't get muddled by drama, you will never fully get it.
95. Kindness to others is always the first connection to another's story.
96. No one can tell you what to do with your body, but it doesn't hurt harm you to keep an open mind.
97. Destiny is how you chase it.
98. If he knows the balance of battles and reverence, then you have a man.
99. Chasing fame is a deadly illness.
100. Passion for what you love is not a fire, it's a forest that grows slowly and majestically over time.
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