Lessons Learned

After posting a What I've Learned I decided I would make my own list. Kinda like my personal truths. Not complete by any means. I have 31 years to sift through!

1. Allow a person to show you who they are and thank them.
2. There are no such things as mistakes. It's called life.
3. Know your value. If you don't know, no one else will.
4. Know when to speak & when to listen.
5. When dealing with your significant other always be a friend first.
6. Show people how to treat you.
7. Make the most out of every opportunity even if you think it's not for you. You might be surprised.
8. Never turn off your inner voice; it is your guidance during the storm.
9. Offer a listening ear, a strong hug, but never make other people's problems yours.
10. Ask more questions. Answer less.
11. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, "Ask them why do they want to know?"
12. Learn how to be a survivor. Scratch, punch, kick, cry, pray ---do whatever you have to do. But survive.
13. Always have a place for yourself that no one can have.
14. I am a grown ass woman. There are some things I just won't do anymore.
15. A smile goes a lot further than a frown.
16. Your looks will leave, your body will betray you, but your spirit & character remain the same. Make sure they are good ones.

That's it for now folks. Will add more when the light bulb goes off.