4. Notice small things. There is sacredness in the mundane.
5. Pay attention to your emotions. They give us needful information.
6. Listen to your heart’s desires -they give you guidance about how to spend your one life.
Since today is my birthday, I thought I'd share a little something I wrote about life lessons learned to commemorate the day:
View from age 55…
1. Make intentional space for things that bring you joy.
2. It’s okay to take a nap when you get tired. This year has been exhausting.
4. Notice small things. There is sacredness in the mundane.
5. Pay attention to your emotions. They give us needful information.
6. Listen to your heart’s desires -they give you guidance about how to spend your one life.
8. Don’t be afraid of silver hair. I feel like mine represents the experiences in my life and the (hopefully) wisdom I have gained.
10. What other people think of me isn't as important as I once thought.
11. I don’t have to live up to the expectations of others. I have to be true to my self.
13. I’ve learned to be kind to myself.
14. The beach is always a good idea. It helps me reset.
16. Pay attention to your body. It’s precious and the only one you’ve got. What is it telling you?
18. Dogs are gifts from heaven.
19. Second chances are real and miraculous. Thank God for them.
20. You are not too old to follow a dream or to try something new.
22. You cannot control other people. Quit trying. (reminder to self)
23. Other people’s lives are largely none of our business unless they invite us in or harm others.
25. Err on the side of love, not judgment. No one probably wants your opinion anyway.
26. God is near to the brokenhearted.
27. When necessary, we can begin again.
29. Have healthy boundaries. It’s okay (and needful) to have limits.
31. Practice kindness. It makes a difference.
32. Reach out & let someone know they are loved. We all want to be thought of and remembered.
34. “Some things cannot be fixed, only carried.” - Megan Devine
36. The answer to many questions in life - if we are honest - is simply, “I don’t know.” Don’t be afraid to admit this. Life is full of mystery.
38. Let people be sad/anxious. Heartache is real. Quit trying to “hurry up”, “fix”, or dismiss people’s very real reasons for sadness. Sadness is often understandable& appropriate.
39. I’m grateful for people who love me as I am.
41. When you break patterns or upset assumptions, people will push back. Ignore them.
42. Humility& curiosity is better than certainty& rigidity.
44. No one’s story is perfect.
45. Don’t let fear control your narrative. May my life reflect my hopes more than my fears.
46. You’ll never make everybody happy.
47. Spend time w/those both older& younger than you. Learn from both.
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