5 Life Lessons from Cristina Yang | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

5 Life Lessons from Cristina Yang

101
5 Life Lessons from Cristina Yang
FanPop.com

If you're a fan of Grey's Anatomy (as you should be), you should know there have been rumors flying around that Sandra Oh would be returning for the latest season! Well, as much as I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Sandra Oh just confirmed that she, in face, has no plans on returning to Grey's any time soon.I know. My heart is broken too. Cristina Yang is my favorite character on a TV show ever, my raging feminist heart is absolutely in love with her but we all know the last thing Yang would want is for us to sit and sulk over her! So here are the 5 most valuable lessons I learned from the amazing Cristina Yang.


1. Always be a loyal best friend.

Through everything Yang and Grey have been through, they stayed Twisted Sisters through it all. Through plane crashes, gunmans and bombs. Through every argument and through moving literally across the world, they were best friends. Always. Be that best friend. Once you find your person, stick by their side until the very end of it all.

2. Be on your own and rock it.

When you want something, stop at nothing to get it. Don't worry about what anyone says or thinks about you because you have to do everything alone. Being alone isn't necessarily a bad thing. Only you can achieve your goals.

3. No one is going to stay if they don't want to and sometimes you have to be okay with that.

You can't speak for anyone, you can't stop anyone from coming or going. Be secure enough in yourself to learn to be okay with that.

4. You are worth more than your physical beauty.

Yang knows she's beautiful but that isn't a concern to her. Just like Yang, know your beauty but also know your brilliance and don't let anyone try to undermine that.

5. And of course, you are the sun.

"You are a gifted surgeon with an extraordinary mind. Don’t let what he wants eclipse what you need. He’s very dreamy, but he’s not the sun. You are."

We all expected this one but honestly, the most important thing I learned from Cristina Yang is to not undermine myself and to not let anyone come before me. I always watch this scene when I feel low and heartbroken and it by itself reminds me that I am the sun. I am more important than anyone else who has hurt me and I need to let go of the people who put me and my needs aside.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

The Unwritten Rules Of "Talking"

What is "talking?" How does one "talk?"

4318
girl holding phone
NYCPRGIRLS

Now that it seems “talking” is the new way to date, and will stay that way until another idiotic term is used to describe the people who can’t settle down and just date someone, I feel as if it’s time to go over the unwritten rules of “talking.”

Rule 1. Having feeling without feeling.

Keep Reading...Show less
The Stages of Having FOMO in College
iamthatgirl.com

Are you one of those people that gets super upset when you miss out on anything? Well, you may have FOMO, or fear of missing out. In college it’s not hard to experience FOMO every once in a while. You just love doing everything and anything, so hen you have to miss out on something it's the worst possible thing in your mind. Whether you’re sick, have to work, or have so much work to do you could cry – FOMO will hit you hard in college.

Keep Reading...Show less
Vivien Leigh
Revelist

I've lived a whole 21 years with an RBF (Resting Bitch Face), so naturally, I go through most of these struggles on a daily basis.

And before you ask, yes I'm fine. No, I'm not mad. This is just my face, so take it or leave it! To those of you who have been #blessed with an RBF, you'll probably relate to these more than you'd like to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Iconic Duos: Timeless Legends

From Luke and Leia to Beyonce's twins...

774765
Luke and Leia from Star Wars, a iconic duo
Lucasfilm

“Name a more iconic duo... I'll wait." OK, well, if you insist. In no particular order, here's a list of 100 iconic duos that seem to be timeless.

SEE MORE: This Is The ICONIC Disney Sidekick You Are To Your BFF, According To Your Zodiac Sign

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

A Candid Letter to My Best Friends Ex

Because this is the real form of torture you deserve.

1242
middle finger
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash

What's up Asshat,

I've composed a list of things that I wish upon you, and they're harsh and cruel. These things are things that I wouldn't wish upon my worst of enemies, not even that Starbuck's barista who always screws up my order, not even him. You fall into a whole other category of hate. You surpass Starbucks barista. Congratulations, I'm actually a pretty nice person, making you worthy of every single bit of torture I wish upon you. What are these things I wish upon you you might ask?

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments