Life lessons
Life lessons
You know how when you learn some new wisdom or life lesson, the universe seems to repeat it to you over and over? A.k.a. confirmation bias? Or you have a theme in your life for a while? For example, Emiliana's recent life lesson is, "Haters gonna hate." And another friend of mine recently blogged that hers was, "Messes can be cleaned up." I'm curious to know other people's life themes as they come up, and any background story behind them.
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It's okay to stand up for what you want when you want it. Because otherwise you will be in tears over buying the wrong drawers and then return them to Target within an hour for the drawers you actually wanted all along but were pressured out of getting. True story! My over-and-over life lesson seems to be "don't be afraid to do what you want for yourself."
Krebscout, are you going to share one of your widsoms or life lessons?
Krebscout, are you going to share one of your widsoms or life lessons?
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"You can't actually plan your life out 5 years into the future. Just chill out and "take no thought for the things of the morrow.""
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I think I'm about 5 years older than you (give or take a year), since you "have a missionary." Also, I started writing for the Board 5 years ago. It's honestly hilarious how different things are now than my carefully-laid plans of that time. Have goals, but be flexible.Zedability wrote:"You can't actually plan your life out 5 years into the future. Just chill out and "take no thought for the things of the morrow.""
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Exactly. Also, I'm 18. For a few more weeks, at least.Portia wrote:I think I'm about 5 years older than you (give or take a year), since you "have a missionary." Also, I started writing for the Board 5 years ago. It's honestly hilarious how different things are now than my carefully-laid plans of that time. Have goals, but be flexible.Zedability wrote:"You can't actually plan your life out 5 years into the future. Just chill out and "take no thought for the things of the morrow.""
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Six years, then! Mercy. You're my brother's age. Aiy.Zedability wrote:Exactly. Also, I'm 18. For a few more weeks, at least.Portia wrote:I think I'm about 5 years older than you (give or take a year), since you "have a missionary." Also, I started writing for the Board 5 years ago. It's honestly hilarious how different things are now than my carefully-laid plans of that time. Have goals, but be flexible.Zedability wrote:"You can't actually plan your life out 5 years into the future. Just chill out and "take no thought for the things of the morrow.""
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Then that makes you close to my brother's age. And he's 10 years younger than I am.Portia wrote:Six years, then! Mercy. You're my brother's age. Aiy.
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Humorously reminded of the scene in Hook where the baby sits in the stroller while the mothers speak of his life plan in detail, until he rolls away.
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I think I'm 9 years younger than you. The 100 Hour Board: staffed by 19-year-old twerps since c. 2003.Katya wrote:Then that makes you close to my brother's age. And he's 10 years younger than I am.Portia wrote:Six years, then! Mercy. You're my brother's age. Aiy.
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There's a reason for this, but if you get me started, it will be quite the diatribe.Portia wrote:
I think I'm 9 years younger than you. The 100 Hour Board: staffed by 19-year-old twerps since c. 2003.
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Speech!Marduk wrote:There's a reason for this, but if you get me started, it will be quite the diatribe.Portia wrote:
I think I'm 9 years younger than you. The 100 Hour Board: staffed by 19-year-old twerps since c. 2003.
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One of my favorite life lessons is that just about everyone feels as out of place and unsure as I do.
If I'm honest about the fact that I'm confused in class, other people are generally grateful for the clarification, too.
If I make the overture of friendship, most people aren't analyzing my methods, they're flattered and excited that someone wants to hang out with them.
If I smile and admit that I've never done this before and I'm a little unsure, most people have been there before and are glad to give advice and be a little more patient with me.
It seems like everyone is so self-conscious that, in a way, it's freeing. They're all so focused on making sure they don't do anything stupid that they don't spend any extra effort on worrying about what I'm doing. In fact, most people respond well when I'm honest about my own shortcomings and worries, because they know I'm not going to be terribly judgmental about theirs.
If I'm honest about the fact that I'm confused in class, other people are generally grateful for the clarification, too.
If I make the overture of friendship, most people aren't analyzing my methods, they're flattered and excited that someone wants to hang out with them.
If I smile and admit that I've never done this before and I'm a little unsure, most people have been there before and are glad to give advice and be a little more patient with me.
It seems like everyone is so self-conscious that, in a way, it's freeing. They're all so focused on making sure they don't do anything stupid that they don't spend any extra effort on worrying about what I'm doing. In fact, most people respond well when I'm honest about my own shortcomings and worries, because they know I'm not going to be terribly judgmental about theirs.
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Well, I'm not sure this is actually a positive thing, but I've been feeling lately like laziness isn't always a bad thing, especially in parenting. Sometimes it can have the same effect as patience. I swear my kids are good sleepers because of my laziness. And it provides a nice counterbalance to my neurotic tendencies, keeping me on that fine line between "attentive parent" and "crazy helicopter parent."mic0 wrote:Krebscout, are you going to share one of your widsoms or life lessons?
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One of my life lessons is that I always think I know what I want to do with the rest of my life, and then I don't.
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This reminds me of something my mom told me once: "There are people who say that 'if you have to do something, do it well.' That is False, and don't believe it."krebscout wrote:Well, I'm not sure this is actually a positive thing, but I've been feeling lately like laziness isn't always a bad thing, especially in parenting. Sometimes it can have the same effect as patience. I swear my kids are good sleepers because of my laziness. And it provides a nice counterbalance to my neurotic tendencies, keeping me on that fine line between "attentive parent" and "crazy helicopter parent."mic0 wrote:Krebscout, are you going to share one of your widsoms or life lessons?
Considering how much my mom accomplishes and how well she does it all, I find that quote very interesting.
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Gio, that's cute. Thanks.
Krebscout, I think that makes sense and is probably a positive thing. I mean, you don't want your kids to be completely lazy, but it is also good to have down time and not be worried all the time. At least, that's what I hear; it's something I'm working on... sort of.
Whistler, agreed! Every other day I have a new idea about what path my life should take. It's exhausting.
Krebscout, I think that makes sense and is probably a positive thing. I mean, you don't want your kids to be completely lazy, but it is also good to have down time and not be worried all the time. At least, that's what I hear; it's something I'm working on... sort of.
Whistler, agreed! Every other day I have a new idea about what path my life should take. It's exhausting.
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My episodes of depression over the past few months have taught me more than anything else that's happened since I got home from my mission. The most important step I've made is accepting that it's something out of my control and that God isn't going to judge me for it or hold it against me. Everything else I've learned has come after that realization.
And, on a mostly unrelated note, it looks like the Spirit doesn't like being rushed. Or when I am rushing while dealing with spiritual matters. I've got to remember that.
And, on a mostly unrelated note, it looks like the Spirit doesn't like being rushed. Or when I am rushing while dealing with spiritual matters. I've got to remember that.
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My life lesson for today is that pants and high heels are terrible and I shouldn't wear them.
I know that's not nearly as profound as some of the others, but I think it's a very important lesson.
I know that's not nearly as profound as some of the others, but I think it's a very important lesson.
The Epistler was quite honestly knocked on her ethereal behind by the sheer logic of this.
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I'm going to take a note from your book. No more pants for me.