I know I am not the only person whose life has been in complete shambles lately and no matter how much I try to get ahead, it always seem like life just has an extra trick up its sleeve. Last semester, I ended with grades that weren't bad, but they were definitely not up to my personal standards of what I feel like I should be earning. I had a rough time figuring out where I fit in my sorority and I came to the conclusion I will be forever alone, suffering typical struggles of every 20-year-old who is trying to figure out who they are, while making decisions that affect the rest of their life!
A couple times I have thought, "Maybe I should go see a therapist", but then I realize why would I do that when "Grey's Anatomy" is officially back and I can clearly get all my advice from the wise doctors of Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital. The show officially made its comeback from its mid-season break last Thursday night and the advice was just as meaningful as it has always been. It inspired me to find five of the best pieces of advice ever offered on "Grey's Anatomy" so that no matter what anybody is going though they know you can power through just like these brave doctors seem to do.
Piece of advice #5
As Cristina Yang was leaving to fulfill her dreams, she was crushing mine. She was my spirit animal in all sections of life. I was crying as she got ready to leave until she turned around and offered Meredith advice. "Don't let what he wants eclipse what you need. He's very dreamy, but he's not the sun." This statement could not be any more true for every woman or girl out there struggling with a guy. He probably is an awesome person, but if he's not giving you what you need then he is not for you! There is no need to settle in this life. Would you settle for McDonalds when you can have Chick-fil-A? They both fill you, but think about how much more satisfying it is to eat a meal from Chick-fil-A rather than McDonalds.
I mean no shade to Mickey D's, I'm just saying there is no need to settle for a Mcdouble when you can get a 12 count chicken nugget and a bomb milkshake at no extra cost from Chick-Fil-a. These words ring very true for me as I search not only for a husband, but a best friend and companion to take on this crazy journey of life. I am the sun and I deserve to have what I need. Thank you Cristina, you'll always be in my heart.
Piece of advice #4
Do you ever have those days where everything that is happening in your life just seems like a series of unfortunate events? Yeah, it's not that just day I promise, it's this weird thing called life. Cristina said it best once again, "Take a look around. Nothing is normal."
Do not expect anything to be "normal" because "normal" is an unrealistic standard we try to reach. When I think of normal, I think of those movies that start with everybody dressed the exact same, living in the same style houses, doing the exact same thing. This advice was most dear to me when I first joined my sorority. I was nervous because I have never had a lot of girlfriends. I am not super girly, and quite honestly I thought my weird tendencies and different taste in music, guys and thought processes would make me stand out too much. It took me the majority of the semester to figure out every girl in my sorority has weird things they like and do too. It doesn't mean I should conform to them, but that my differences can be appreciated and I can still be loved because none of them are "normal." "Normal" is boring so embrace the weird.
Piece of advice #3
Yassss, Meredith Grey! I constantly have this feeling like I have more to improve, more to work on, more people to meet, more people to know and love. Life is never over. The circumstances are never permanent and the tidal wave of crap you're facing is going to pass. You just need to ride it out and give it your best. You never know, you could get up of the surfboard and hang 10. You should never feel finished or think your finished because there is always a new beginning waiting for you.
Piece of advice #2![]()
This is some advice the entire world needs to adhere to. We are a generation who overthinks this word "love." We think it is some elusive feeling that you can only have for a prince charming and that to love somebody you have to be in love with them. If we could just realize that it is not blasphemy to use this word freely, our lives would be so much easier. I could know you for two minutes and love you for this wonderful conversation. I could love you because I love your outfit.
It is not crazy to love multiple people for any reason and share that love with them! You're scared that they won't reciprocate the love or be ready for you to say it? Oh, well! Love is an unselfish thing and you shouldn't give it expecting it in return. That's not how it is intended to work. You don't give somebody a gift for their birthday and when they don't give you one, take back your gift do you? Love is the one thing you can give and literally never run out of. Time? Expires when you die. Money? Unless you're Bill Gates you do not have enough to give somebody the same happiness love could bring them. Just listen to McSteamy and tell everybody you love how much you love them no matter what.
Piece of advice #1
This is my absolute favorite piece of advice from "Grey's Anatomy." I fear a lot in life. I fear losing control most, but sometimes it is better to just surrender. Give in, compromise, let life show you the amazing presents you can unlock if you just let go and embrace. You never know when it could be your last day on earth so there is no point in walking a straight line. Take a pit stop, switch courses, enjoy the roller coaster. There is no wrong or right way to live life, but why not live it to the fullest? Failure is inevitable sometimes, it just reminds you how amazing it is when you finally succeed or find what you've been looking for all along.
