It was a hectic month for me and I did not really venture out of my city, so had no motivation to come to my blog..but today I felt the urge to write something for myself...I will soon be leaving for Croatia and then back home to India for a month..so holidays ahead,.ye ye..so I'l pen down my travel experiences obviously after returning in August.. but today, as I was sitting and pondering over things..my life in general and reading stuff while planning my itinerary, I decided to make my own list of life lessons that I have learnt in these two and half decades of my life..it would not only be retrospection, but also make sure that I live each coming day to the fullest!
1. Life is full of struggles, surprises and choices you don't want to make, but it is still beautiful..Don't think too much, just live life..i know its easier said than done, but trust me, try to fake it a first few times and you would soon be a pro at living life:)
2. We all want the same things in life, irrespective of the geography and culture we live in..love, appreciation, acknowledgement, lots of fun and a secured future..its only the superficial things that separate us from others
3. Happiness is 'really' a state of mind..you don't need money to be happy..believing that once you achieve this one goal, and you would be happy is just fooling your own self..Be content in what you have today but don't be complacent...strive for better in life but don't forget to enjoy the moment now and be happy in this very moment.
4. Money is important but not all that you need to live happily...just stop buying things you don't need and you would be surprised by the amount you would have saved at the end of the month..you would not only feel richer but also be able to take the worries about future off your head!
Spend money on travelling and gaining new experiences instead.. and trust me, its worth more than spending on Armanis, diamond jewelry and other branded stuff just to please others..
5. Continuing from the previous point, It is impossible to please all the people at all the times..“I don’t know the secret to success, but the secret to failure is trying to please everyone” – Bill Cosby.
Just be yourself, and live your life as you want..its easier to convince people to believe in you by letting them see the life you have built for yourself than pleading..
6. There would always be people who would try to pull you down..no matter what you do..learn to recognize them early in life and then ignore (if you cant avoid them)...stick to family and friends who you believe would stick to you in your time of need.
7. Forget your past, make peace with it and don't worry about future..just enjoy the gift of 'Present..things are never as bad as we imagine them to be..save your energies and worries for the problems when they actually befall on you..dont stress just anticipating them.
8. Never envy others just by looking at their facebook pictures..you really dont know their life story so dont compare..appreciate what you have and don't defer your happiness to what you would own one day.
9. Have at least one hobby in life..or one thing you are passionate about..be it cooking, gardening or just anything..things that you enjoy doing have a therapeutic effect on your mind and soul.
10. Spend some 'me time' everyday..dream with open eyes..and work sincerely towards achieving those dreams..there is nothing more gratifying than seeing a dream come true..
11..Its a smart thing to learn from the mistakes made by others but don't shy away from making mistakes yourself, else how would you try new things..just remember to learn from each mistake and move on.
12. We make plans but life always has other plans to us..just stay calm and be make the most of the opportunities that you get..What life gives you when you have asked for something else, might be a blessing in disguise for you..just be patient..and as Steve Jobs had said ''“You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.”
13. Eat healthy, exercise and stay fit..Look good..not to please others but yourself..I feel confident when I know I am looking good and presentable.
14. Time is the biggest healer and can heal almost any wound. Give time some time.
15. Be open to life and believe in Miracles..Miracles happen to those who believe that they happen.
16. Have a faith in life...faith in God or any supernatural forces..when things are beyond your control, having a faith makes life lot easier and helps retain your sanity.
17. Change is the only thing constant in life..Good or bad, things we change..don't let the success go to your head and don't let the failure break your heart.
18. Have a good laugh everyday, you are never too big to do silly things in life..No one takes you so seriously in life as you yourself..so give yourself a break..sometimes just letting go, is all that you need.
19. Be good and respectful to fellow human beings and other creatures..I truly believe that what goes around comes around..your goodness will never go wasted..
20. Fall in love and express your love to your family and friends..life is too short to miss such moments..grab them, seize them and fill your life with countless such moments..
