That you’ve probably heard/been told before but never really listened to,
Now listen up..
- You don’t have to achieve great things by the time you’re 25
- You have intrinsic value above and beyond your perceived utility to other people and society at large.
- You don’t have to have sex, or have sex in any way that you find
uncomfortable or unpleasant, to keep anyone’s love or good opinion of
you. They didn’t love you or think very well of you to start with if
they demand it. - You don’t have to stay with someone who isn’t meeting your emotional needs because they need you, or you’ve been with them for
awhile, or you need to be in a relationship. You need you. Your time is
your own and it is finite. - It’s ok to work at a job you enjoy that doesn’t make you miserable even if it’s not a career and it won’t “lead to anything.”
- Your life is not a narrative. It is not leading to anything, there
is no overarching thesis, it does not have themes beyond the usual
shared cultural experiences of your time and place. This is ok. It does
not mean that your life is without purpose or meaning. - It’s ok not to like or get along with the vast majority of people
you encounter, so long as you afford them the same respect, courtesy and
dignity that they afford you. - Expensive is not always better.
- Failure is temporary if you’re still alive.
- People are both much better and much worse than you’d suspect, but usually not all at once.
- Stop thinking of your future self as a different person and it will be easier to prevent money and health problems.
- Let people help you, lean on them when you need to, and be available
to help, but don’t swing too far in either direction. Try to carry your
half of the life basket as evenly as you can. - Set boundaries, and do not be afraid to kick people out of your life
who disregard them. You will not end up alone and unloved. People who
love you will be ok with your boundaries. - Your power does not come from money or beauty, but from seeing life
steadily and wholly, from a curious and thoughtful mind, and from your
ability to say no when you want to, and yes when you want to, and I
don’t know when you don’t know. - There will be bad times, maybe lots of bad times, but not only bad times.
- Love will not heal the wounds in your soul, but love can give you the impetus to begin the work of healing yourself.
- Life might be a long series of starting over, and that’s alright.
- You’re really cool, you’re really beautiful, you’re really special. Really. Not to everyone, but to a lot of someones sometimes.
thanks a lot for this… #muchluv
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Thank you melody
i don't agree with all..
but they are pretty good advise(s)
I also have one or two i don't fully agree with but on the whole its a pretty good note so i couldn't just let it go
These are def some great advice!
Thank you toin
Pretty good advice
well written love it
I agree with all of 'em, thanks for sharing
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Thanks!
Stick to doctoring … Just kidding! 🙂 LMBO
Seriously Wonderful Food for Thought!
Having Faith, Helping Others, Sharing, Respect, Integrity, Patience, Forgiving, Compassion, Loving Everyone … or trying to, Learn from our Mistakes, Fairness and be Kind! If we can Accomplish these 12 things more often than not … you will Forever be Cherished, Remembered and Respected! You asked Ijs 😉
Thanks for Sharing Cassandra! Have a Great Day! =D
Cheri!!!! Girll, where did you disappear to?! i've missed your comments
I was going to say that its not so easy to love everyone , then i saw the "at least try to"
Thanks girl
sound advice!!
love them
Es x x
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Aww, thanks for returning the blog love Es
Well, I saw a quote yesterday, but if you look closely, it's as good as any advice:
"I hope there are days when you fall in love with being alive"- Anon
It reminded me to be grateful for those worthwhile joy-filled moments 🙂
I love this! I'm going to write it down in my journal , thanks for sharing
great post and great advice indeed
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Thank you kathy! I love your blog but i can't seem to find a follow button
Pretty great advice,love them
I really needed to read this. Thank you so much for posting. Love and light.
Needed!!! Thanks 🙂
Very good advice indeed!
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