We all go through life leaning things on a daily basis. Some of those things are new skills, school lessons and just everyday items. But, there are those things throughout our lives that make a big impact on us for one reason or another. Things that maybe we have heard others talk about or maybe have seen played out in someone else’s life but, we ourselves have not fully believed, learned or experienced those things to allow them to impact us in such a way that they become a lesson for us.
Some of the lessons I have learned, some long ago, some more recent, I will list below.
True love is possible. The kind of love between two people that surpasses all understanding. The kind of love that creates a bond stronger than chain. The kind of love that creates more than just a relationship, marriage or union between two people. It creates a friendship and complete support system for each another. True love is not just in the fairy tales. It is REAL!
Common Sense. This is one that I have realized long ago but, more so on a daily basis. Common sense in general has been killed off by our society. All you have to do is read or watch any source of media outlet and you will see what I am talking about. It seems more and more prevalent that people have lost that thought process or totally choose not to use it and are just out to create drama, get something for themselves or make news headlines for some selfish reason.
Worrying. We all worry about something everyday. That is natural. The thing about worrying is, that if you allow it to consume you, it can cause other issues. It can even bring us into a state of depression. Think about it for a second, what does worrying actually do for the situation? It does not bring a resolution. It does not cause the very thing you are worrying about to go away. It does not make it easier to deal with. It is simply an emotional state that can cause us to constantly ask why, how or what if in our minds. I say all this lightly because I struggle with this one as well. There are ways to deal with this. We can take a step back, re-evaluate the concern and then focus on the parts that we can physically have an impact on and the other, we have faith that it will work out as it should. We can seek out help from family or friends.
There will always be something that we can worry about. Just don’t allow it to consume you.
Patience. We have all heard Patience is a virtue. I actually wrote a blog on this subject last year (https://wordpress.com/post/risingabove.blog/70). This is another that I have to really focus on daily. Being patient is difficult, but not impossible. In reality though, there is little that we can do about the things that we have little patience for. It really is about US. A couple of things that test my patience is the going to the grocery store and sitting in traffic. I cannot control either of those situations. If I want to get groceries, I either decide to wait patiently in line or I go to another store where I might face the same scenario. As for traffic, all I can do is wait. I can’t push others aside so I can get through. So, it really is about how we deal with the situation. We can choose to be patient in those times or we choose not too.
Remaining calm. This one does not need a whole lot said about it. Remaining calm in the face of confrontation is far better than the opposite. Reacting harshly will usually have an even more negative impact on the situation, while reacting in a calm, well mannered way will douse the fire. Whether we find ourselves in these situations at home, work or out in public, the way that we react or respond to situations impacts all those around us. Think about this the next time you experience a situation where how you react, will determine the way the outcome will go.
These are just a few of the things I wanted to mention. There are many more and I could go on and on with more lessons I have learned. I hope that this may bring insight to others and maybe even have you jotting down those lessons in your life that have had an impact on you. Whether it be at a young age or older. It is never too late to learn something new or gain a new perspective.
Until next time…
