Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The Lessons I've Learned



I am strong and fearless but I am not a superhero: I do not have to carry the weight of
the world on my shoulders.  I need to learn to forget my pride and ask for help when 
needed.  No one will think any less of me.
I need to practice what I preach.  I am a wonderful giver of advice and encouragement
but often find myself forgetting my own uplifting voice.  The lessons are all there, I just
have to let go.
I have two ears and one mouth, I need to use them in that ratio: listen more, speak
less.
You can not be IN love every single day.  Some days, marriage is a job you don't
necessarily feel like going to.  But you show up, you punch in, you do your time.  It is
good work and will pay off later.
The only thing my children need is ME.  I am the woman who was chosen specifically to
be their mother.  I have all of the tools necessary to give them everything they need and I
need to trust in that.
Guilt is a useless emotion.  Make amends when necessary and then move on.
When I find myself saying, "I don't have time for that", it might be time to sit down
and reevaluate my priorities.  What is it that I AM spending my time on?
Money will never make me happy.  Material things will never make me happy.  Real,
loving, lasting relationships are the true measure of happiness.
It's okay to not be okay.  I am not always happy.  Some days, I feel anxious and sad.  I feel
a dark cloud hanging over me.  Feel it, process it, and move on.  Tomorrow will be better.
Live in the moment.  Planning and organizing are useful skills for living a productive life
but they are not definitive skills.  Life is messy and unexpected.  Be prepared but be willing
to accept the curve balls.
 Work hard, play hard, and do your best.  At the end of the day, reflect on the moments
you want to hold on to and say your prayers of thanks.
I am living one day at a time.  I am a work in progress.  If I can wake up each day and show
love to the people around me, love will follow me as well.
Love is the strongest medicine there is.

11 comments:

Deanna Fike said...

thank you. i needed to read this today.

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Sara said...

Such important lessons and I am glad to read what you have learned and reflect on my own lessons. Change can be hard, but moving forward and taking each day as it comes with the intention of making it wonderful is a great way to go about things I think.

Vanessa said...

"I have two ears and one mouth, I need to use them in that ratio: listen more, speak less."


^^ Love it.

Renee said...

Just Awesome!!

Ashley said...

I couldn't agree more! I do want to add....you are a BEAUTIFUL work in progress.

Olivia said...

I need to go back and read this like once a week. Remind myself of these things when I get overwhelmed.

Olivia said...

"Change can be hard, but moving forward and taking each day as it comes with the intention of making it wonderful is a great way to go about things I think." YES!!!! I need to add this quote to my list!!

Olivia said...

It's so true. I have to remind myself of this daily.

Olivia said...

Thank you!

Olivia said...

And so are you, my beautiful friend!