I have had the most challenging year of my life thus far. It has been filled with ups, downs, tears, laughter, doubts, convictions and lots of surprises.I have and continue to get rid of the clutter and am taking some time today, to look back and share the 10 things I have learned this past year....
10. Attachment vs. Love. Attachment is about fear and dependency, and has more to do with love of self than love of another. Love without attachment is the purest love because it isn't about what others can give you because you're empty. It is about what you can give others because you're already full ~Yasmin Mogahed.
9. Listen first, then think if it is wiser to speak or to stay quiet.
8. Crying is best done alone.
7. Believe the actions that drown out people's words. The Words that speak louder than the actions are usually bullshit.
6. Expect nothing and be surprised. Expect something and be disappointed.
5. Anger gives your power away.
4. People first see you based on the way they see themselves, then on the way you see yourself. Never take judgement personally and keep seeing yourself in the most positive light possible.
3. 80% of people are more interested in the gossip about your life than about your well being...the other 20% should be kept close to your heart. The people who gossip to you, will gossip about you...get rid of that clutter.
2. The thought of making a decision and following through with it, can be much scarier than actually making it and following it through. Never let fear dictate the direction of your life.
1. Wake up saying THANK YOU, go to bed saying THANK YOU. Make extra time for the 20% that care and "never trade the something that is unique to you for something somebody else can do."
Thank you to my 20% who have held my hand through this year. I am forever grateful for you. You have shown me there is good in the world and to also BE THE GOOD.
