No matter where this year may take you, know that you can always rely on the power of wisdom through those who have lived through experiences far worse than imaginable. Here are a few life lessons I took away from five of my favorite quotes in the entire world.
"Vitality shows in not only the ability to persist but the ability to start over." F Scott Fitzgerald
Though it may seem like the world may be ending, regardless of the reason, there will never be a time where life can't blossom into a new era of growth. The ability to restart is the chance for a new life.
"If you're going through hell, keep going." Winston Churchill
Everyone experiences struggle in a different way, and to a different caliber. Despite each of our individual struggles and to their respective magnitude, it is important to push through them, as every struggles fosters an unforgettable life lesson.
"They will break the rules and make the world a better place." R.M. Drake
You do not need to conform to a routine schedule every single day and be expected to follow it. Break your routines, your schedules, your habits. Learn to live freely and accept new things as they come. You will live a more happier life when you learn to not expect things
"Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope." -F. Scott Fitzgerald
In the midst of a very uneasy atmosphere in both politics and life, the world is divided by ideologies that define one another. Despite this, we have to understand labels are not meant to define us. Being a Republican doesn't mean you are a monster nor does being Democratic mean you are a bully or so called "cry baby". The more we continue to use labels as a form of judgement, the more we become divided. Some of the greatest people in the world, and in your life, will be people you probably would never expect to grow close to. So cherish being with them, and reserve all predispositions and judgements.
“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” -Vincent Van Gogh
Never stop loving. Never let go of love. Do all things with love. In a world chastized by its lack of love, empathy, and kindness, the world can use more love to keep it going.
May your spring semester be blessed with vitality, persistence, rule breaking, judgement reserving, and love. A lot of love.
