December 02, 2010

My Life Lessons


--= Live like there is not tomorrow.

This is the top on my list and I try to keep it on my mind all the time. We make plans all the time, always thinking in the future and speeding things up. Many times we need to go to that extreme to appreciate the opportunity given to us and that sometimes is wasted. I believe it’s really important to enjoy each moment of our lives as if it were the last.

--= Find a job you love and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

I heard this quote years ago and I really liked it. I thought how true it was because it is not only talking about a job but any activity that you really enjoy. When you do something you like, you can spend a long time on it and it doesn’t matter, because it’s almost a pleasure for you. Also, it is an important part of feeling whole as person.

--= Many of the most valuable things are in the simplest things.

Watching a sunset or the sea, smelling aromas in nature, feeling the wind in your face, enjoying the food, taking a nap, love, friendship or a simple smile, these and many more are things that could seem simple or common to us, but they really make us happy and if we learn to appreciate them, then we’ll be living fully.

--= Opportunities knock only once, so take risks.

Sometimes life confronts us to situations that we don’t have to let pass, because represent an opportunity that doesn’t happen every day. Although, situations or things that are not the best or could cause a problem to us are always there, waiting for us. That is when we need to make a decision, and whatever you make, the important is to learn something from the experience.

--= Always keep a smile on your face.

When you smile, automatically your mood changes positively. Smiling costs you nothing and gives much to others. In daily life, always so fast, to find someone who gives a smile means a lot.

--= What goes around comes around.

This is a Karma quote. It means that whatever you do in your life to others, whether good or bad actions, the same will return to you. It’s something natural just like every action has its own reaction. I like to treat people in the same way I would like to be treated and think well before do something that could affect someone else.

--= Always tell the truth and you will not have to worry about having a good memory.

You’d better have a good memory if you say lies often. I think this makes no sense, because lying just complicates your life. On the other hand, honesty makes you feel quiet and in peace with yourself and others. I really appreciate honesty in people, that’s why I always try to be honest no matter how easy is lying.

--= Believe in yourself.

Many people constantly doubt their abilities, talents, opinions, and even their physical appeareance, all those things that make them who they are. That usually happen to me, although I try to keep on my mind I’m able to do whatever I want as long as I do my best to achieve it. Trusting yourself is essential.

--= Do something new.

Life tends to become a routine. Sometimes this is necesary, althoug is not allowed to stop doing something new because of fear. You'll never know whether something likes you or not if you don't try it. It can be something simple, the important is to dare. There are plenty of things in this life that I would like to do, so day by day I try to do something new, no matter how insignificant could seem.

--= Big changes begin with little steps. Begin Today!

Nowadays, when the world is suffering the consequences of human decisions, especially the nature, we need to take a stand for the protection of our environment. Little actions in our homes or our attitude can make the big difference. Also, changes in habits, routines in life or mentality can change if we begin with something small, little by little.

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