We are 6 months into 2014... the year is flying! I have so much to say and never enough time. I need to use my time more wisely than on this blog these days. Time is becoming a precious entity. However, certain things are important to record and remember... and today I want to take a moment and highlight on the humor that I just found a list of things that I learned in 2013 that I started January 1 but I was once again in a hurry that I decided to put in a drawer and inish later... Well 6 months later, does it still apply?
What I learned in 2013? (Now it is July 1, 2014)
`Sometimes I am selfish-even if I do not voice it, i May think it--- but God is catching me more and more and I do truly genuinely love people and that what I want to do with my life
`I hate lying and dishonesty- trust is what I value in a relationship above anything else and it gets to me quicker than anything when people do not tell the truth. Just be honest! It is easier! and
`Gossiping probably is my #2 - if you are going to say it behind their backs-respect them enough to say it to their faces or just reconsider your friendships with them. It is about respect and trust. this is a lesson that I learned over 2013 and I have quickly learned to apply to my life.
`Work for what you want. Hard work will pay off in the end. Pray about it and take God's lead. It may not be wasy but it will be worth it. Dedication and hard work.
`Sometimes walking this road might be a very lonely road. But do not doubt God, He is bedide you, you may feel alone but you can push through and ersevere and it will be worth it :) At the right time, He will bring the right people in your life.
`Even when I do not feel it, I am blessed, It is easy for me to remember the things I do not have or that I struggle with but honestly I am blessed with a stable job with wonderful co workers, an amazing opportunity in graduate school, a home, people I call my family that I can trust.
`I need to love more, give more, talk less, remember more, do more, watch less tv, gym more, take more adventures, etc ;)
`I sometimes talk too soon and say things the wrong way so I want to sit back and think and articulate things better
`There is more to life than Black and White- God is okay with us figuring out life in the gray areas as long as we dont lose sight of Him
`Biggest, shocking lesson--I miay actually be smart enough for graduate school--- God's plan is so much better than mine and I can succeed regardless of what other people or don't believe
So looking at this list, I can say I have applied a alot of this to my life, I am very forth coming to what I think about you, if I am not going to be willing to tell you what I thing then I shouldn't be willing to tell others. I think this is one of my favorite adopted philosopies. But also I am realizing more importantly just not to say anything... Sitting back and biting my tongue and not giving my opinion about everything is golden, Sometimes it shouldnt matter what I have to say, silence is a wise tool.
Graduate School has gotten harder and I have learned a whole new meaning to working hard. But I have taken so many adventures so far this year and so many are being planned for the next half of the year.... I am learning to seize the moment and take advantage of each moment I can. This has definitely been a a wonderful year of many great things so even though I forgot this list, most of it has been applicable to me. God continues to challenge me and nurture my growth and relationship with Him and most of these lessions are biblical reflections and I am in awe of His Love and Grace.
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