Thursday, September 21, 2017

Reflection on 60 Years of Experience

It has taken me 60 years to learn the following:

1) If I already think I know the answer I can’t learn anything.

2) Fess up when you mess up.  Ask for and give forgiveness.  It’s super healing.

3) I don’t need to share everything that comes into my head. It is good to shut up sometimes and listen.

4) I really wish I hadn’t shared some things. I extend a general apology for my thoughtlessness to anyone I’ve hurt.

5) Most diets are gimmicks and there is no way around the truth of ‘eat less, exercise more’.

6) This knowledge has not ensured that I follow this advice.

7) Life is best when I just get comfortable with being uncomfortable and jump in.

8) ‘Fake it till you make it’ actually works.  Acting as if I’m happy/competent/confident/etc.
almost always helps me be that person. Except for tap dancing.

9) Even when I’m absolutely positive I’m right, I might be wrong.

10) The times I failed, was most hurt or humiliated were the times I grew the most and found a wonderful new path.

11)What you give is what you get: love, joy, friendship, laughter, even money. Live a generous life and, in one way or another, it will be returned to you.

12) Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.  Thank you, beautiful friends, all around the world! You’ve made me rich!