Life Lessons Thus Far
Life Lessons…Thus Far
Where and how can I give back? This question has been on repeat in my brain. So much has been done for me and now that I’m able I want to pay it forward. As I’ve been taking various actions to figure this out, I was introduced to a non-profit organization. They subsequently invited to participate in their Leadership Academy for Young Women. The four day program is this summer and I’ve been thinking: What specifically would I want to share with young women? In the limited time I will have with them, what are the most important lessons I’ve learned? Out of that thought process, I created the below list. I hope you enjoy!
People are your greatest resource. Treat them with kindness; even when undeserving.
You are someone, hopefully many someones, greatest resource. Be open to helping others.
Understand what boundaries are and how to set them. It will help protect you from the pain others can, both knowingly and unknowingly, inflict.
You are able to overcome your circumstances. Keep moving forward even when you feel unsure.
How you feel today, will not be how you feel forever. On bad days, play this in your head on repeat.
When others treat you badly, it usually has nothing to do with you. Evaluate your motives and actions to make sure.
Everyone thinks differently. What seems normal to you does not always seem normal to someone else. Be aware of this fact as you interact with others.
We’re all on a journey learning as we go. Many mistakes will be made. In light of this, repeatedly extend grace to others and to yourself.
Many mistakes will be made. When you make them, as you will, be sure you are learning the intended lessons and applying them to your life.
Just because you feel badly does not mean you can treat others badly. When you do treat someone badly, as all humans do from time to time, make sure to own it and apologize.
You, no one else, is responsible for you. Make choices accordingly.
On a more personal note, the boys and I had a wonderful Christmas! I rented a house in the mountains which proved so peaceful! My word for the year is: quietude and Christmas helped put me in the right frame of mind. BUT the best part of our holidays was that my middle son, Price, was home for the first time in over three years! He is in the Navy leading a team of IT technicians on the USS New Orleans out of Sasabo, Japan. What a blessing to see him and spend quality time together! Below is a picture of us in Asheville while on vacation. Price is the one I’m hugging so tightly :)
I hope 2023 is your best year yet! Thanks for signing up for my blog and sharing a small part of my journey with me. If there is ever anything you’d like to know more about or have me address via my blog, feel free to send me a message!!
Cheers,
Shelley
