What I’ve Learned. . .

August 5, 2008 | Just thinking out loud

One of my favorite bloggers shared “What I’ve Learned” on her blog today. As I approach my 49th birthday (September 1 — send gifts and chocolate!), maybe I’m at a place that I can say I’ve learned something, too.

I’ve learned. . .

• that failure only happens when you try something new, so I’m willing to fail
• that being healthy isn’t about looking good, but living life fuller
• that kittens will always make me happy
• that cheesecake is worth the calories
• that you don’t have the people you love in your life forever, so love them in all the right ways today
• that holding a grudge is a huge waste of time
• that most small things are just that…small things
• that I’ll get there, so slow down and enjoy the drive
• that being religious can be far from what Jesus lived and taught
• that my words DO matter
• that it’s important to jump on the bed once in a while just to do it
• to walk through open doors because you never know what you’ll find on the other side
• that people that hurt you are really hurting inside
• that there are no important or unimportant people — every person has a story and every person is worth knowing
• that hanging out with family brings me joy

What about you? What have you learned? I’d love to hear from you!

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1. Flea says:
   

   Sometimes I wonder exactly what I’ve learned in nearly 41 years. I think I’ve learned a couple of things, and I’ll second several of yours. I’ve also learned:

   Children turn into adults very quickly
   I can’t change anyone else
   I really can’t change me – only God can do that
   There’s still a LOT of change that needs to happen

   August 6th, 2008 at 11:13 am