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21 Life Lessons Every 21-Year-Old Can, And Should, Relate To

"None but ourselves can free our minds." - Bob Marley

Holland Houghton

Jun 11, 2020

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21 Life Lessons Every 21-Year-Old Can, And Should, Relate To

Holland Houghton

1. Appreciate the people who raised you

I'm talking about the people (or person) who may have been blood or not that gave you the stepping stones that lead to figuring out this life.

2. It's OK to learn the hard way.

Trial and error is the building blocks to finding out what works and what doesn't. Things take time, so breath.

3. Always say please and thank you.

We all can always strive to lift others up, all it takes sometimes is a simple recognition that you appreciate them.

4. Be a free spirit.

Follow your heart; nothing more, nothing less.

5. Remember you're that Princess or Prince.

You always deserve to be treated special and with so much love and tenderness.

6. Ask questions.

It never hurts to wonder, questioning the who, what, where, when and whys to life.

7. Read.

Be open to what others have to say, and how they think. Gain brilliance from reflection.

8. You're never too old to be silly.

Life goes by too fast to be serious all the time.

9. Always embrace your imagination.

Everything at one point didn't exist, so let yourself create fantasy into a reality.

10. Don't hold grudges.

When you take the trash out, don't go dumpster diving a week later.

11. Be bold.

You're your own self-advocate in your life. Go out and chase your dreams.

12. Run around barefoot.

Be wild and free.

13. Do your thing.

You're perfect just the way you are, don't let anyone tell you different.

14. Smile.

There's always something to cherish, the bad isn't worth spending time on.

15. Cherish your elders.

Your grandparents' age group won't be around forever, so show them love, listen to their stories, and soak up everything they have to offer.

16. Be brave.

Sometimes there are moments in your life you think will last forever, they won't. So take a deep breath and know there's always going to be better.

17. Keep a journal.

We have so many thoughts constantly buzzing around in our heads all day long, the only way to clear your head is to write them down on paper.

18. Travel.

Meet new people, see new places, seriously, be open to whatever crosses your path that day.

19. Find your passion.

Don't settle for less EVER, you're so much more than that.

20. Let people who love you, love you.

The people who have your back at the end of the day are your people. So please let them in, let them check up on you, let yourself know you deserve all the love they want to give you.

21. Just love this life for all it has to give you.

Good, bad, and everything in between is making you, you. Know you're special and this is gonna be a damn good life if you let it.

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21 Life Lessons Every 21-Year-Old Can, And Should, Relate To

"None but ourselves can free our minds." - Bob Marley

1. Appreciate the people who raised you

2. It's OK to learn the hard way.

3. Always say please and thank you.

4. Be a free spirit.

5. Remember you're that Princess or Prince.

6. Ask questions.

7. Read.

8. You're never too old to be silly.

9. Always embrace your imagination.

10. Don't hold grudges.

11. Be bold.

12. Run around barefoot.

13. Do your thing.

14. Smile.

15. Cherish your elders.

16. Be brave.

17. Keep a journal.

18. Travel.

19. Find your passion.

20. Let people who love you, love you.

21. Just love this life for all it has to give you.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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