7 Lessons

I am taking part in “The Write Tribe Festival of Words 1st to 7th September 2013". 

1. Some things and people in life are not worth the time, effort, or the emotional investment needed to associate with them.   It is with a heavy heart when I finally give up on people, but if their prime objective in life is to cut me down and make me miserable I simply don’t need the negativity or the drama.  They can use their evil talents on someone else.

2. Live one day at a time.  I simply can’t worry myself about tomorrow.  I have no control over it.  For all I know I could be dead tomorrow.   My future will unfold as God intends and I will be grateful for each and every blessing He passes my way. 

3. Let God do the worrying for me.  For the longest time I would worry myself sick about everything.  Then one day I realized while reading my bible that God really wants us to unload our burdens on Him.  He wants to be a part of our lives and be connected with us.  I am constantly amazed how quickly he answers my prayers and sees to my every need…especially when I ask.  Most of the time my prayers are filled with thanking him for my blessings and asking for blessings for others. Very rarely do I ask for anything for myself.  When I do I am amazed how quickly He responds.

  
4. Laugh.  I have found that laughter makes a person feel better, makes life roll along so much easier, and the quality of life is greatly improved.  So I laugh out loud often even when there is nothing to laugh about, I still find something crazy to laugh about.  I have fun.  I crank my tunes and enjoy life. 

5. Over the years I have longed for friends.  I wanted more than anything to belong.  One day something really amazing happened.  I had an epiphany and realized I like me and I like my solitude, a lot!  I enjoy my own company.  There is nothing better than to be home alone with my tunes cranked, surrounded by my dogs, writing, reading, and just being me.  I don’t really need anyone else to do that.  I am often at my happiest when I am home alone, reading, writing, creating, and in tune with my own thoughts.  




6. You can only do your best.  Not everyone will like what you do, but the folks that do will out shine the ones that don’t.  If you do your best, you can walk away with your held high and feel accomplished.

7. No one is perfect!  Cut yourself some slack.  If you did your best, then you have nothing to be ashamed of.  Laugh it off, learn from mistakes, and try again tomorrow.  Celebrate those victories, no matter how small.