top tens...for now

I love making lists. I love lessons. Therefore, I love my lessons put in a list.  Each year I randomly take the time to let life sink in and journal how it looks and the awesome insight that each day provides.  I had some time on my latest travels for fun slash work so I thought I would share at least 10 of many…Below is a flavor of things I have learned, read and lived…and a philosophies that I try to keep in mind as I grind out each day…and think of how much better my tomorrow will be.

1. You’re stronger than you think you are.  Sometime you have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life. You never know how strong you are until strong is the only choice you have left. Be a fighter- it will be worth it.

2. You can press forward long after you can’t. It’s a matter of wanting it bad enough.  You tell me every reason why you CAN’T and I will give you every reason why you CAN.  What is your CANT? Get rid of the “T”. You got this.

  

3. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. Simple.  Be positive. Work Hard. Expect and give nothing but your best.

4. Do what you love, not what you think you’re supposed to do.  Many times we get trapped into what the expectation is…follow your heart.  Dreams are achieved when passion is pursued.

5. If you want to feel rich, just count all the great things you have that money can’t buy. Faith. Family. Friends.  Those are my favorite things…buy experiences with those who make you smile and fill your heart.

6. Be gentle to yourself. Forgive yourself. Embrace your mistakes to propel you to new learning and understanding.

7. Drink in as many new experiences as you can.  Remember- all the magic happens outside your comfort zone.  Dare to lose…for the chance to win is worth it.

8. Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together. Just because you give up…doesn’t mean that you are weak – sometimes it just means that you are strong and smart enough to let go.

9. Don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future for too long. Right now is life. Live it.  Be mindful. Be grateful for today.

10. Don’t pray when you are in the valley if you can’t remember to pray when you are on the mountain top. Be consistent in your faith and trust in Gods plan. Simple.

Sometimes life allows us to be our best teachers if we continue to allow ourselves to learn.  Get out there and let others be blessed by your presence.