I'm learning...
*that as long as a person cares about how others are doing, tries to relate to them, and is patient- that person can feel good about how they're doing and the other people will usually appreciate it (or least put up a good front)
*that it truly IS all about attitude, if you smile and give it your all you can convince yourself that it's all good and will eventually feel alright
*that comparing yourself to others is a very, very bad idea and should be completely taken out of our lives
*that life is what YoU make of it. You can't blame others - and that's scary - but you also don't have to rely on others to get your life to be how you want it.
*that the ability to make lists is a treasure to be prized. life is so much easier with lists!
*to focus on the good in life and instead of worrying about the bad figure out how to make the best of it. give up worrying!!- sure, worrying can make a person feel productive but, as hard as this belief is to shake, it really isn't necessary that a person spend time worrying and life will be better w/o it.
*that if you hate yourself, you should never acknowledge that to yourself because it only makes you miserable. instead you should make a list of new habits, deeds, characteristics, etc. to replace the bad ones and immediately follow this up with a list of things that you DoN't want to change about yourself and your life
*that soft cookies must be a gift sent straight down from Heaven
*sometimes it is not so important whether or not you are sweet or kind enough but rather whether you speak up. I have had entirely too many opportunities pass me up because I kept silent. people can't know what you are like unless you speak up!
*whenever you feel the urge to characterize someone in a negative way or jump to an assumption, consider any ideas for OtHeR reasons why that person may have done that/ been like that. you may be getting upset w/o reason.
*it is extremely hard to break bad habits, but it CaN be done. also, it's easier to break a bad habit if you have a good one to replace it w/.
*if you know that you'll regret not doing it, go ahead and do it! and visa versa.
*that some people will be kind to you, seemingly w/o reason, and sometimes you should be cautious but the rest of the time you should be greatful and take note of the fact that there ARE kind people in this world (so peace IS possible!)
*that you should have no regrets because you've learned from them now...well, hopefully...and can now live a better life
This list is for anyone out there reading this to consider, to build off of these items from their own experiences, and to dissagree w/ items for any and all possible reasons! : ) Sending out hugs and love to all of you. ~*MM*~
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