I realized not long ago that I hadn't posted a blog page in months and months. My life is so busy with work, sleep, taking care of my family, keeping them organized and keeping up with all of their activities that I just lost track of time and never sat down to put my many thoughts into word. Changing that with this blog.
I've tought a lot about the past year and all that I've learned. About myself, about others, about my kids and about life. I know that I'll forget some (read: many) things, but here goes....
* Sometimes leaving something alone is the best path to take. Especially with kids. Sometimes the more you try to help, the more stress it causes. They are capable. Let them show you.
* People are going to hurt & disappoint you. Even the ones you love. Forgiveness happens daily. Sometimes hourly...
* No matter how long it has been since you've been with a true friend, when you're with them again it is just like it was yesterday.
* No matter how much you try to be better or different or improve yourself, some people will always think of you the same way they always have. That doesn't mean you can stop trying to be better.
* I can't be everything to everyone. No matter how hard I try.
* I can't make everyone happy. No matter how hard I try.
* Sometimes you're empty. You can only give and give and give of yourself for so long before you've got nothing left. Find something that recharges you and replenishes your soul and makes you happy.
* Sometimes you just have to let things go.
* Don't hold other people to the same expectations that you hold yourself to.
* Be confident and look people in the eye. Regardless of how you feel inside.
* Sometimes the thing that you love causes you stress and pain. Keep on loving it. Things will come around eventually. Everything is temporary. This too shall pass.
8 months ago
