10 lessons from DESPAIR

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10 lessons from DESPAIR

 

We all go through things from time to time that are less than ideal and

sometimes just downright awful. It is important to remember, especially during

our darkest hours, that in every situation lies a gift. It is in these

situations that we learn what really matters in life, and we learn who we really

matter to.

1. Do not live for tomorrow, the weekend or your next vacation. Live each day to

its fullest for it may be your last.

2. Remember to show the ones you love how much they mean to you… not just with

words, but with actions and not just on special occasions either. Treat every

hello and goodbye as if it were your last.

3. Don't let anyone or anything else steal your joy… life is too short. Be

joyful, always.

4. Worry isn't worth the time or effort it took for me to type it here. When you

worry, you take pieces of yourself away from the ones you love and accomplish

nothing. Instead of worry, think about all the things you have to be grateful

for and focus on that. When you are with people you care about, focus on them

and give yourself to them fully.

5. Forgive the ones you love. If they have hurt you it is fine to tell them how

their actions made you feel, but be careful not to say anything you might regret

later. Even if your anger seems justified at the moment… once it is all said and

done, what has been said cannot be taken back and that will only cause more

hurt.

6. Dream really BIG dreams, then go out and do them. If there is something you

want to do, than go do it and live without regret!

7. Don't wait for the perfect moment to come before you allow yourself to relax

and start " living. " You are " living " now, so make the best of it. So what if you

don't have more money… so what if you haven't lost those pounds yet… so what if

you don't know everything… so what if you don't have the perfect car, house or

clothes - every moment is the perfect moment. Start living NOW and make the best

of every day.

8. Your true friends are the ones who are there for you when everyone else has

left.

9. It isn't what we have that makes us who we are… the best things in life are

always free. It is the love we give, the joy we bring and the memories we make

that matter because those are the things that last forever.

10. All of the problems in your life really mean nothing. You may think they

mean something, but really they don't. We only get to be here for a short time,

so don't let that stuff get to you. Enjoy yourself while you're here, sit back…

relax and enjoy the ride!