24.6 Lessons from 24.6 Years of Life
What I've learned so far, in honor of my 2/3 birthday
Lean into people instead of brushing past them.
Your perspective changes faster than your circumstances do - be grateful.
To eliminate much stress, sleep enough, eat healthy foods, break a sweat, and do something you enjoy.
If you need alcohol to have a good time or to relax, you need different friends. At the same time, stay humble - everyone has a crutch.
98% of people are as afraid as you are. Help them be brave.
If you point your head in one direction long enough, your heart will follow.
Learn the things that reset your brain.
People will remember how you make them feel. Be kind.
You will go further in life by opening your home than putting up iron walls.
God gave you two ears and one mouth - use them proportionately.
Feelings are reactions to a stimulus, directed by a subconscious story. You affect the stories told in the minds of those around you. Give them hope.
Love people where they are today. Believe the best about where they can be tomorrow.
For some people, that’s 1000 miles away….
This too shall pass, which means it has not come to stay.
Do the next right thing. One step at a time.
Don’t fake politeness - be interested in what someone is saying. You’re choosing to love them.
Be who you needed when you were younger.
Assess who you will be when you are older vs. who you want to be, and move forward accordingly.
Being responsible is honorable, even if it is not fashionable.
If you say “I’m fine” when you’re not, you’re lying. False hopefulness is still false. Learn to communicate, even in tense situations.
Don’t expect perfection today on something you started yesterday. Life takes time. Something worth doing well is worth doing poorly to start - grow.
Trust in the silence is true trust. Hold fast. Jesus wins.
People will never hear your voice if you never speak.
Classic virtues are still valuable: loyalty, friendship, courage, perseverance, patience, prudence, integrity….
Don’t make significant life decisions while you’re over tired or on vacation.
After a contemplated spoken word, a handwritten letter is the most powerful form of communication.
I guess my proverbs aren’t as beautiful as King Solomon’s, but they are lessons that have impacted me. My little philosophies of life, the things that affect how I live each day.
Share your wisdom with me - help me grow.
Until next time: call an old friend, go for a drive at golden hour, and do something one inch out of your comfort zone.
Faithfully,
Katie Stacey
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You need to write a separate post for each of your Proverbs.
And record them on audio, or at least use the AI narrator.