There are some valuable lessons in life that can’t be taught to us as we go through our stages of life, but we learn as we journey through life. Here are some of them some people have experienced and practice.
Thank God, in all you do. Everyday is a new beginning.Be thankful, say your prayers. Pray for others.
Good manners: this is plain and simple, if children can’t get it right, then why are we surprised with adults who don’t display good manners?
Inculcating good behavior to children at an early stage is imperative. Teaching them to be kind, humble, non-judgemental, and to share, are priceless life lessons. These will make better respectable adults geared to face the reality of the world, which can be very harsh.
Some people often compare themselves to others, and want to “keep up with Jones’s”, as is said. They spend so much time trying to compete, that they often forget they have their own dreams too. Don’t chase other people’s dreams and in the process forget your very own. Everyone has their own journey to the same destination in the end. Live your life your way.
Don’t encourage gossip. Often people can get caught in this. By contributing to the gossip, the negativity grows and who knows what slander is spread about you. Try to be positive and encourage others to do the same. It’s not our place to judge others. It’s good to have an open mind and your own opinion, and not to dwell on the negative opinion of others. Nobody’s perfect, but we can try to stop that kind of human pollution. Encourage to inspire, all the time.
Spend time with the elderly. They are a source of wisdom and have been around for many years, and have seen many changes through the years. Take the time to listen to them, encourage your children to do the same. Appreciate the valuable advice they have, they’ve lived through and experienced so much more in life. Listen to and hear what they say. They feel appreciated that someone has taken the time to listen to their story (that they might have said 100 times over, or more).
Take THAT CHANCE! Be sensible and practical, be realistic (as our mum always said).
Don’t let others discourage your ambitions or goals, because THEY think it’s impossible. If you can dream it, believe that you can achieve it. Believe in others, and encourage them that they can do it!
Don’t live to have regrets! You cannot turn back the hands of time. If your opportunity comes knocking, what’s keeping you from it? Tomorrow will be here so fast, that it will be too late for “if only” and “I should have”. Be daring when you’re young, take the risks, but also be sensible about it! Live to tell the tale! Be fearless.
Stand up for yourself, and stand up for what’s right. If you witness something that’s wrong, do something about it. Unfortunately we live in a society where a smart remark may cost our life, but do what’s safe and right.
TRAVEL!!! Don’t rush to marry him or her. Invest time in good friends, and in yourself when you’re young. Find out what inspires you, what your ambitions are in life, what’s your happy space, find yourself. Visit countries that you’ve read about, places that excite you. I grew up with a passion for music, listening to the sounds of Richard Clayderman. He was my musical inspiration, and still remains so. You can only imagine my elation when I saw him perform live twice, and meeting him on both occasions.
Be inspired, live to love, laugh and dance.
Enjoy that chocolate cake(restrictions if you’re diabetic), but everything in moderation. Habit and occasional are very different terms.
Have meals as a family at the table. Don’t let social media steal your family time too. Enquire about the day at school, work or home. Everyone has something on their mind, no matter how little, or how insignificant it may seem, it’s all important!
Be thankful for everything...the challenges, the successes and all the blessings! What defines us is how well we rise after falling.
Listen to your children...they’re listening to you, ALL THE TIME, maybe not obeying you all the
time, but they listen to how you talk. Be happy and smile...children emulate that of which they see in their parents, family and surroundings.
Be nice, all the time. Yes people can be rude to you and say hurtful words, but you don’t have to
justify it with a response. Spread the kindness, teach others that it exists!
Appreciate constructive criticism. Never stop believing in yourself, despite the criticism.
Learn from the past, learn from mistakes.
Don’t dwell on them. How can it make you stronger? What lesson did you walk away from? Focus
on improving yourself and making YOU a better person.
Pay that compliment to someone, I actually have a habit of doing that, cautiously.
Make someone’s day. Pass on a smile and see how you can change a frown...I have seen it a few times. When you smile, it triggers the release of neurotransmitters called endorphins, which make us happy. A smile costs nothing, something so priceless and valuable in life.
Be proud of who you are. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you your worth. You ARE beautiful,
amazing and awesome. YOU are UNIQUE. We were all created differently, dare to be different.. Be yourself!
Don’t wait for occasions to celebrate.
Use your talent to help others, be a service to others when you have time. Volunteer if you can.
Run that race, don’t put it off. Some people only started running in their 60’s.
Stop making excuses, another day just passes by with you singing the same song “I’m going to...but I just don’t have the time”, “I really want to....but..”.
Uphold your integrity at all times.
Try to learn something new everyday: a verse, a word or a fact.
Respect everyone in their entire entity.
Don’t be proud to say you’re sorry. Be the first to say “I’m sorry” if you have made a mistake or hurt someone’s feelings. Spare the unpleasantries and avoid creating a mini war, we have enough in the world. Make peace with the past.
Say .... “I love you” to your family and friends who are dear to you. Let them know it.
Respect your parents. Take heed of their advice. They know what they’re talking about!
LOVE yourself! Love everything about you. Be beautiful...
Stay blessed always🌹
