On this final day of 2015, I'm sharing some realizations that I've had during my 40 years circling the sun. I wish you peace, joy and love and may you run naked through the forest, if that's your thing. :)
It’s never a mistake to jump with both feet into love and to give all the relationships of your life everything you have. Not your soul, but your effort, heart, and hope.
Changing relationships does not mean you are a failure. If you learn and grow, then there are always great things to remember, life lessons to learn and experiences that have shaped who you’ve become.
Daily wine is a good thing.
There are no such things as obligations; there are things you choose to do and things you choose not to do.
Stop “should-ing” on yourself.
Life is hard – friendships should be easy.
Alone time is required. Take it, even when you think you don’t need it.
The forest solves all problems.
Do not give up your dreams – not for anyone or anything. Modify, if you must, but do not abandon.
You are never too old to start a new career, learn a new skill, or take on a new challenge.
Tell everyone important to you how you feel. Tell your partner how you feel every day. Don’t let fear, embarrassment or pride hold you back. Take James Taylor’s advice, “shower the people you love with love.”
Laugh at everything funny, including yourself. Also, the majority of life is funny.
Compliment strangers and smile at people you meet while taking a walk. Joy is a stone in a pond and you can start a ripple effect that reaches further than you can imagine.
Eat food that is healthy and nourishing, but have a treat now and again.
Discover physical activity that makes you happy and do it often.
Love your body. It carries you through life.
Be curious about everything and don’t ever, ever be afraid to ask questions or to change your mind. Don’t be married to your opinions and be open to changing them. This is a great mark of maturity.
Read uplifting things.
Skip the violent movies.
Sing out loud and without apology. Even if you are at a red light with the windows down and it’s a BeeGees song. Yep, that loon is probably me.
Speaking of loons - spend time in nature. A lot of time. When you have moments that bring you joy and you find something in nature that calls to you, relish it.
Be honest with your kids. About life, parenthood and living.
If you want to do something, do it. Don't let what anyone else thinks of you stop you. Skip down the street, run naked through the forest, record a song for YouTube, create your art, express your love. All of it. Don't wait until tomorrow. All we have is today.
Changing relationships does not mean you are a failure. If you learn and grow, then there are always great things to remember, life lessons to learn and experiences that have shaped who you’ve become.
Daily wine is a good thing.
There are no such things as obligations; there are things you choose to do and things you choose not to do.
Stop “should-ing” on yourself.
Life is hard – friendships should be easy.
Alone time is required. Take it, even when you think you don’t need it.
The forest solves all problems.
Do not give up your dreams – not for anyone or anything. Modify, if you must, but do not abandon.
You are never too old to start a new career, learn a new skill, or take on a new challenge.
Tell everyone important to you how you feel. Tell your partner how you feel every day. Don’t let fear, embarrassment or pride hold you back. Take James Taylor’s advice, “shower the people you love with love.”
Laugh at everything funny, including yourself. Also, the majority of life is funny.
Compliment strangers and smile at people you meet while taking a walk. Joy is a stone in a pond and you can start a ripple effect that reaches further than you can imagine.
Eat food that is healthy and nourishing, but have a treat now and again.
Discover physical activity that makes you happy and do it often.
Love your body. It carries you through life.
Be curious about everything and don’t ever, ever be afraid to ask questions or to change your mind. Don’t be married to your opinions and be open to changing them. This is a great mark of maturity.
Read uplifting things.
Skip the violent movies.
Sing out loud and without apology. Even if you are at a red light with the windows down and it’s a BeeGees song. Yep, that loon is probably me.
Speaking of loons - spend time in nature. A lot of time. When you have moments that bring you joy and you find something in nature that calls to you, relish it.
Be honest with your kids. About life, parenthood and living.
If you want to do something, do it. Don't let what anyone else thinks of you stop you. Skip down the street, run naked through the forest, record a song for YouTube, create your art, express your love. All of it. Don't wait until tomorrow. All we have is today.
Share your own nugget of wisdom below.
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