Lessons from 2015

 

Another year, another chapter!  I like to look back on my years and remember the lessons.  We must not forget the things we’ve grown from.  Each year that passes, we have new experiences, new thoughts, new pains, new heartaches and all those things mold us into a different version of ourselves, a version that has grown, thru experience, thru life.  Here’s what I learned this year.

1.  Not all that looks final really is.  Only God determines a person’s finality.  My 89 year old Grandmother had a stroke this past summer and I don’t know if it was more heartbreaking to see her ill, or just fear of the unknown, of what was to come, fear of death at our door.  But death never came, she’s a fighter and she’s still with us.  We take it day by day and know that it is God’s will.

2.  Baby steps do get you somewhere. No matter what you want to do, what your passion is, take that first step!  All of those steps will lead you closer to your dreams.  You may not think that one thing does something for you, but once combined with multiple baby steps, you will see a breakthrough. Take baby steps towards the direction you want to go in, but you MUST take those steps.  It’s nothing if at least not an experience.  “Never Regret.  If it’s good, it’s wonderful.  If it’s bad, it’s experience”, Victoria Holt.  Fight a good strong fight for what you want.

3.  Do not despair, or feel lost, if you invest the right time and resources you can break through any barrier.  Sometimes it’s hard to get back into a “routine” of things.  When the kids started school this semester, the work for my 3^rd grader was overwhelming, I cried thinking if this is just the first month, how is he ever going to make it.  I worked extra hard with him, we spent more time reading with him and we did notice a difference.  Don’t despair, come up with an action plan and do your best, it works.

4.  There are evil people out there, hateful, spiteful, nasty people and you will cross paths with them.  The truth comes out in the end, all the negativity that people throw your way, will come back to them double.  I truly believe in Karma and it may not be when you expect it, but they will see the repercussions of their actions.

5.  Sometimes you just need to go with the flow.  We stop and think, rethink, hash things out in our minds, and then talk ourselves out of things.  It’s okay to let your heart lead.  Don’t let fear of “what if’s” keep you from doing something that might be good for you or good for others.

6.  People do notice, they may not always tell you, but they notice.  For some reason not everyone will give you kudos, people hold back, they won’t give you props, they won’t pat you on the back, but don’t let that stop you from doing what you love to do.  We all love  to hear good things about ourselves and our work but you won’t always get that.  You will get a surprise every once in a while that reminds you people are watching and you’ll receive blessings.

7.  Your words, your self talk, have more power than you could ever imagine.  Choose your words carefully, not only does your body and soul listen but so do the little ones around you.

8.  Less is more.  I’ve been on a purging mode, maybe’s its just the new year upon us.  There’s always this need to start fresh and new so getting rid of old junk is just a natural thing. Allow yourself to feel the urge and purge what you don’t use, if you can donate gently used items, do so.  It feels good to help others and to release material things you don’t need.

9.  Over analyzing can lead to brain farts in some situations.  Yes you can review things that happened, and go over them and maybe find that something you said or did could have been misinterpreted but don’t overthink stuff.  Let it be.  No need to lose sleep over false worries.

10.  Don’t lose faith, ever!  Whatever it is, have faith, have peace and be persistent.  Surround yourself with positive people that will encourage you and push you and that will be there for you to lean on when the going gets rough.  Stop looking at your cups half empty and remember they are half full.  Be appreciative of what we have, yet take for granted. We’re used to wanting more, our news feeds and Instagram accounts tell us, oooh you need that, but no really you don’t.  You’re good!

What are some of the lessons you learned in 2015?  Share with us so that we can all grow thru shared knowledge.  Sharing your experience or lesson, can help someone.

Have a happy, blessed, fulfilled, peaceful and healthy New Year!

With so much love,

Janeth

 

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