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24 Valuable Life Lessons I've Learned In 24 Years

18. Let your hands be so busy catching blessings that you don't have the capacity to hold onto grudges

Courtney Perl

Aug 21, 2018

Albany, NY

24 Valuable Life Lessons I've Learned In 24 Years

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1. Self-love is essential, you must love yourself before somebody else can

2. People say "follow your heart"... Not in every situation, instead listen to your heart, act with your brain

3. Time heals almost everything, give it some time, experience the change

4. Sometimes we expect more from people because we would be willing to do that much for them

5. Life isn't always fair, but it's still good

6. Never let loyalty make a fool of you

7. What doesn't kill you really does make you stronger

8. Hard times will ALWAYS reveal your true friends, the ones who said "I'll be here for you" and more importantly PROVED it

9. It's okay to not be okay sometimes, just don't make it a permanent destination

10. It's okay to cry, it can be helpful and release stress + pain inside

11. Overthinking will destroy your happiness and your mood. It will make everything worse than it actually is, so always take a deep breath, exhale, have faith, and remember what's meant to be will be

12. The one that loves you will never leave you even if there are hundreds of reasons to give up, they will find one to hold on

13. Life is too short to wake up hating somebody, no matter how much they've wronged you

14. The one thing that you have that nobody else has is YOU. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision

15. Life becomes easier when you learn to accept the apology you never got

16. Never be too hard on yourself, it's okay to make mistakes and fail sometimes

17. Always be kind, no matter the situation. Kindness can go a long way and changes everything

18. Let your hands be so busy catching blessings that you don't have the capacity to hold onto grudges

19. We're all bad in someone's story

20. Always have patience and trust your journey

21. Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path

22. No one owes you anything and you owe yourself everything

23. Don't let the person who didn't love you keep you from the one that will

24. Above all, it's God alone who will sustain you forever

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2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

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24 Valuable Life Lessons I've Learned In 24 Years

18. Let your hands be so busy catching blessings that you don't have the capacity to hold onto grudges

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1. Self-love is essential, you must love yourself before somebody else can

2. People say "follow your heart"... Not in every situation, instead listen to your heart, act with your brain

3. Time heals almost everything, give it some time, experience the change

4. Sometimes we expect more from people because we would be willing to do that much for them

5. Life isn't always fair, but it's still good

6. Never let loyalty make a fool of you

7. What doesn't kill you really does make you stronger

8. Hard times will ALWAYS reveal your true friends, the ones who said "I'll be here for you" and more importantly PROVED it

9. It's okay to not be okay sometimes, just don't make it a permanent destination

10. It's okay to cry, it can be helpful and release stress + pain inside

11. Overthinking will destroy your happiness and your mood. It will make everything worse than it actually is, so always take a deep breath, exhale, have faith, and remember what's meant to be will be

12. The one that loves you will never leave you even if there are hundreds of reasons to give up, they will find one to hold on

13. Life is too short to wake up hating somebody, no matter how much they've wronged you

14. The one thing that you have that nobody else has is YOU. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision

15. Life becomes easier when you learn to accept the apology you never got

16. Never be too hard on yourself, it's okay to make mistakes and fail sometimes

17. Always be kind, no matter the situation. Kindness can go a long way and changes everything

18. Let your hands be so busy catching blessings that you don't have the capacity to hold onto grudges

19. We're all bad in someone's story

20. Always have patience and trust your journey

21. Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path

22. No one owes you anything and you owe yourself everything

23. Don't let the person who didn't love you keep you from the one that will

24. Above all, it's God alone who will sustain you forever

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

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