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37 Lessons For 37 Years by Peterbrenard: 12:39pm On Aug 08, 2017 |
Celebrating her 37th birthday, psychologist
Dawn Gluskin ponders what life has taught her
so far:
’As I look back over my Iife, I realize how each
stage has had a significant impact on where I
stand right now. Despite the rough patches,
I love it all. Now into my thirties, I’ve
discovered what matters most in life.
Here are my top 37 life lessons so far. I’d like
to share these with you, and hope you find the
kind of inspiration in them that I do.
And so…
1. Happiness comes from within. We spend
way too much of our lives looking for
outside validation and approval that
eludes us. Turns out, it’s been an inside
job all along. Go inward.
2. Be grateful for everything. The good, the
bad, the ugly. Our entire life is a precious
gift. The pleasure, the pain — it’s all part
of our path.
3. Subtle shifts in perception will transform
your entire life. When feeling fearful, angry,
hurt, simply choose to see a situation
differently.
4. In being true to yourself, you can’t possibly
make everybody else happy. Still, it’s better
to risk being disliked for living your truth
than to be loved for what you are
pretending to be.
5. The world is our mirror. What we love
in others is a reflection of what we love
about ourselves. What upsets us about
others is a strong indication of what
we need to look at more closely within
ourselves.
6. Everybody comes into our life for a reason.
It is up to us to be open to the lesson they
are meant to teach. The more someone
rubs us the wrong way, the greater the
lesson. Take notes.
7. Trust. In troubled times, just know that the
universe has got your back and everything
is going to be alright. If you’re not there
yet, trust in hindsight you will understand.
Your higher good is being supported,
always.
8. Never take things personally. What others
do is a reflection of what’s going
on in their own life and probably has little
or nothing to do with you.
9. A walk in nature cures a lot. Taking
in some fresh air and the beautiful
landscape of this earth is amazingly head-
clearing, grounding, and mood-lifting.
Bonus: You can learn a whole lot about life
in your observation of the awesomeness
which is nature.
10. People who are hurt, hurt people. Love
them anyway. Although, it’s totally okay
to love them from a distance.
11. You have to feel it to heal it. Bring your
fears and weaknesses front and center and
shine a blazing spotlight on them because
the only way out is through. The hurt
of facing the truth is SO worth it in the long
run, I swear.
12. Perfectionism is an illusion. A painful one
at that. Ease up. Strive for excellence, sure,
but allow yourself room to make mistakes
and permission to be happy regardless
of outcome.
13. Take the blinders off. Don’t become
so laser-focused on your own goals and
desires that you miss out on the beauty
in life and the people around you. The
world is stunningly beautiful when you walk
around with eyes wide open.
14. Celebrate the journey. It’s not all about the
destination. Savor all of your successes,
even the small ones.
15. Forgiveness is not so much about the other
person. It’s about you and for you so that
you can gain the peace and freedom you
deserve. Forgive quickly and often.
16. We are all incredibly intuitive. When
we learn to become still and listen, we can
tap into some pretty amazing primal
wisdom. Listen to the quiet whisper of your
heart. It knows the way.
17. Let your soul shine! Be authentic. There
is nobody else on this earth just like you.
Step into your truth wholeheartedly and live
and breathe your purpose.
18. We are powerful creators. Seriously, bad-
asses. With intention, focus, and
persistence — anything is possible. Know
this.
19. I am full of light. You are full of light.
We are all full of light. Some cast shadows
on their own brightness. Be a beacon
of light to others and show them the way.
20. Don’t take life too seriously! Nobody gets
out alive anyway. Smile. Be goofy. Take
chances. Have fun.
21. Surround yourself with people who love and
support you. And, love and support them
right back! Life is too short for anything
less.
22. Learn the delicate dance. Have big beautiful
dreams and vision. Chase them with much
passion. But, also hold on to them all ever
so lightly. Be flexible and willing to flow
as life comes at you.
23. Giving is the secret to receiving. Share your
wisdom, your love, your talents. Share freely
and be amazed at how much beauty in life
flows back to you.
24. Be careful not to give too much. If you
empty out your own cup completely, you
will have nothing left to give. Balance
is key.
25. Say “YES!“ to everything that lights you up.
Say ”no”, unapologetically, to anything that
doesn’t excite you or you don’t have the
bandwidth for. Time is one of our most
precious resources that we can never get
back. Manage it wisely.
26. Sometimes we outgrow friendships.
It doesn’t mean they’re bad or you’re bad.
It just means you’re on different paths.
Hold them in your heart, but when they
start to hurt or hold you back, it’s time
to give space or let go.
27. Fear is often a very good indicator of what
we really want and need in our life. Let
it be your compass and enjoy the exciting
adventure it leads you on.
28. Overcoming your fears is one of the most
empowering things you can ever do for
yourself. You’ll prove to yourself you can
truly accomplish anything! Major self-
confidence booster.
29. Our bodies are our vehicle to our dreams.
Treat them with love and fuel them with the
best health to feel vibrant and energized.
But, never obsess over image. Looks are
subjective and will fade in time, anyway.
Feeling good, healthy, and comfortable
in our own skin is what matters most.
30. Let those that you love know it often and
enthusiastically. You can never say
it or show it too much. Your time, total
presence, love, and genuine concern for
their wellness is the greatest gift of all.
31. The present moment is where it’s at. It’s
the only one promised to any of us. Learn
from your past & enjoy the beautiful
memories, but don’t cling or let them haunt
you. And, dream big and be excited about
the future, but don’t become obsessed.
Love this moment, always.
32. Life is full of highs and lows. We need
them both to grow to our fullest potential.
Just hang on tight and enjoy the ride.
33. We are all connected as one human family.
Nobody is better or worse than anyone
else — just at different stages of our
journeys and dealing with life the best way
we know how. Recognize that the other
person is you.
34. Practice daily gratitude for all the blessings
in your life, large and small. Not only
is this a high vibe practice that feels
amazing, in practicing regularly you are
creating space for even more abundance —
of joy, love, health, and prosperity.
35. We are not the center of the universe,
although our ego can make us feel that way
at times. Step outside of that way
of thinking and see the world and other
people’s perspective in a whole new
beautiful light.
36. The world needs more love, light, and
laughter. Go be love.
37. You are the guru. For much of our lives,
we have been told what do, how to think,
what looks good, what “success” is. You
don’t have to buy into any of it. Feel free
to peel back the layers. Think for yourself.
Break the mold. When you stop doing what
everybody else wants you to do and start
following your own intuition, you will
be ridiculously happy.
Age is just a number, but the higher it gets,
the more wisdom and life experience we’ve
amassed. You are never going to be younger
than you are in this present moment again.
So embrace it, love it, and enjoy it fully!’
Author: Dawn Gluskin |
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