There are so many great lessons we all learn in life. I personally made a list with some of the most important ones so far, specifically, lessons that had a great impact in my life. These lessons have helped me become the person I am today. I know there are much more to come and I am excited to see what they have to offer.
1. Life poses no mistakes, rather lessons for us to learn.
We are constantly learning from everything, everyone and everyplace. It is evident, as humans, that we are prone to make mistakes, it’s the way of life. However, instead of dwelling on these mistakes, it is important that we learn from them. That we take from them lessons to better ourselves and our lives.
2. Forgiveness is key.
Forgiving those who have hurt us is something we all should learn to accept. Many times it can be satisfying to hold tight to our resentments, but many times this only leads to a larger build up of hatred. To forgive is to be strong. You will, at last, be able to find peace, not just within the situation but yourself as well.
3. Life is about the journey.
A lot of times we get so caught up in what we want to achieve, the ability to live life to perfection, that end result, so much so that we forget to live and to really enjoy this wonderful journey of living. Sometimes we need to allow ourselves to live. To observe the wonderful world that surrounds us, the people that make life worth living and the beauty that were faced with every day.
4. Everyone deserves a second chance.
The moment you forgive somebody; chances are that you will also give them a second chance. By doing this, you are also allowing yourself to grow. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone is human. Which is why everyone deserves a second chance. A chance to redeem themselves. An opportunity to learn and grow as an individual.
5. Believe in Yourself.
Don’t expect others to give you all the satisfaction you need. Only you can determine your path. If you don’t believe in yourself, who will? You need to believe that you are capable of being worthy and doing good in this world. If not, then life will be no more than just motions. Believe in yourself to add meaning to your life. To give your life substance and the meaning that it deserves.
6. Anxiety is real. And it's okay.
You might not see it coming and you might not know why it happened. And no matter how hard you try, you will never know the answer. Which is why dwelling is toxic. Anxiety is hard. It is scary and uncomfortable. But they only think that makes it worse is running away from it. In order to combat some of our biggest fears, we need to be strong. Anxiety is normal. It can be dealt with and you will be okay. The problem stems from figuring out how to be okay. Once you do this, anxiety won’t be a stigma, it will be a part of your life. Not a mental illness, but something that you deal with every day, a part of your facade.
Life isn’t perfect and neither are we. Life is a journey that no one knows the answer to. Each and every day we are learning more about ourselves and more about the world around us. I’ve had some incredible life experiences and some bad ones too. But what’s living without a few bumps in the road. Life is happening all around us. That’s why it's crucial that we cherish each and every second, both the good and the bad. We spend to much time living in the “what if”, it’s time we start focusing on the “now.” It’s time you live life to the fullest and experience the difference.
