IT'S THE SMALL THINGS

As my last weekend as a 32-year-old, allow me to share with you 32 random learnings, or tidbits, if you will from my 32nd year of existence. In no particular order:

1. As cliché as the saying may go, it holds true: “Life happens when you are busy making other plans.”
2. God’s timing is the only timing.
3. Faith will tide you through.
4. Time heals.
5. Forgiving does not mean forgetting.
6. Things, rather, everything, happen for a reason.
7. Manifest to the universe, and never underestimate the power of manifestation.
8. Plan, but be flexible. Leave a lot of room for wiggle.
9. Do not tempt fate or destiny.
10. Allow change to take its course.
11. The people you love most have the capacity to hurt you the most.
12. True love is patient, and kind. Forgiving, and all sorts of understanding.
13. Know your limits.
14. People will always remember how you make them feel. Make it worthwhile.
15. Think about your words. Once said, there is no undoing.
16. Silence can be deafening. But is many times, also always the wisest choice.
17. Not everyone wants, rather, needs to know your thoughts and opinions.
18. Quality over quantity. Always, in all ways.
19. Pray, pray, and never forget to pray. In all things, give thanks.
20. Only give your time to those it matters to – it is too precious to be wasted.
21. In the same light: punctuality will always be the most basic form of respect.
22. There is great wisdom in humility.
23. Be kind.
24. No matter how crazy things can get, they too will always fall back into the right place. It is how you ride the tide that will speak volumes about you, and will make all the difference.
25. Discernment is not judgment and vise versa.
26. There are always two sides to a story.
27. Loyalty is rare. When you find it, never let it go.
28. The world is round. I cannot emphasize this enough. Tables do turn.
29. Your everyday actions speak for themselves. There is no need to prove yourself to anyone.
30. Live fully every single day. Or at least, try. Try to do something each day that fulfills you, or makes you happy.
31. Laugh heartily, and laugh at yourself – it is healthy.
32. Love. Love wholeheartedly.