I bought a guided journal the other day for a bargain $5 that asks thought provoking questions in a fun way. One page asked for 5 things I’ve learned in my life thus far.
I’m not a fan of lists – I prefer to tell stories. I do give lists mad props however because, let’s be honest, who has time for a story?
Let’s keep it short, neat and sweet with 5 things I’ve learned about life so far:
No one is perfect . . . like seriously.
We all say this to ourselves and others repeatedly like we really believe it but when you realize how unperfect people really are, you become aware of how much time you’ve wasted expecting people to be perfect – or at least damn close to it.
Sure, we forget a birthday, don’t always say please at the dinner table, or snap when we’re having a day. Those are easy to accept under our “nobody’s perfect” perfect slogan. But what about when we stab people in the back, lie in the name of selfishness, dabble in narcissistic trickery, or get a high from acting out feelings of hatred and spite? What about when we lie to ourselves about our capacity for such imperfect things?
No one is perfect, and by perfect I mean free of all the ugliness that makes you a ‘bad’ person. It’s something to remember when you decide to share your life with people; if they are good enough to be a part of you, they are enough. There is no sense in holding anger toward loved ones when they make you upset or disappoint you. They will never meet your perfect standards.
Adulting is a trap and maturity is for losers. We’d all be better off if we stayed more true to the child inside of us. The one that laughs at fart jokes and doesn’t want to ever leave the theme park (EVER) because it’s just. that. fun.
And the mature one would say that this idea is ridiculous and we need law, order and vegetables. It is true, if we acted more like children we would be quite messy – and that’s the rub.
How can we be kids in an adult world? It’s a conundrum worth exploring.
Life is hard for everyone.
EVERYONE
Everyone has their cross to bear, and it’s okay if you can’t relate. That doesn’t negate the legitimacy of someone else’s emotions, which you can’t truthfully say you experience. It’s only speculation to imagine how you would feel living someone else’s life, so don’t waste your time judging other people’s circumstances.
After all, you’ve got your own problems right?
Once more, life is hard for everyone.
Mothers are important. Period.
Put some respect on it.
Nature is important. Period.
Put some respect on it.
There you have it. What I’ve figured out in life so far. The most important thing of all is that there is more to learn, so we should always keep our eyes peeled and our hearts open.
Here’s to life, the greatest sensei of all.