Everyone we meet has a thing or two to teach us. Our mind constantly play with us offering ideas to become better. We either learn or we ignore.
I kept ignoring a lot of lessons but life in its own way made sure I learnt well through various experiences. In this battle between my experiences against my wishes, I came to terms with some inherent principles of living. Following is a list of such lessons that helped me become a better version of myself, I hope you find it useful.
1. Enthusiasm is contagious. Make sure yours is worth catching.
2. Keep calm and show up today. No matter what.
3. You are NOT important. If you think so, it’s your EGO playing you.
4. Your work is a reflection of your life’s purpose. Serve it well.
5. What you think of yourself defines your happiness. What others think of you is not any of your business.
6. Don’t strive for meaningless pursuits; strive for meaningful existence.
7. Live. Don’t survive.
8. Be comfortable with your – SELF.
9. Never waste your dime or time on things that are out of your control.
10. Children value memories more than what money can buy. Offer them lots.
11. Love heals all. Keep loving.
12. Adventure. Business. Travel. Experiments. Anything for that matter. Do it now. Tomorrow is a myth.
13. Happiness is not a pursuit; it’s a state of being. Be happy. Always.
14. Good friends nurture you. Be a good friend.
15. Music, Art, Nature – cures everything. Learn to appreciate them.
16. Be open-minded. Always open to learn.
17 .Curiosity kindles your intelligence. Never cease to be amazed.
18. Accept others views even if you disagree.
19. Don’t regret your past or fret about the future. This moment is the only guarantee.
20. Failures happen always. Quitting is your choice.
21. No matter how hard you try, you will not find a house without birth, death, loss, gain, grief and or happiness. Understand life.
22. Some people and relationships are not meant to be. Period. Accept it and move on.
23. The outcome of your work must be a statement of your passion to solve a problem and not just your motive towards materialistic pursuits.
24. Pursue hobbies. Keep your mind, body, spirit engaged.
25. Meaningful conversations trigger you to think better. Read, Write, Listen and Speak useful things.
26. Everything has an expiry date. Your emotions, opinions, moods, feelings, situations. Stay put.
27. When life gives you lemons, be thankful for the experience. Lemonade or not; choice is always yours.
28. Never let anybody convince you to grow up. Embrace the child in you.
29. Money, Success, Fame et al are subjective. Be precise about your subject of interests.
30. Life is a series of events triggered by your choices. It’s a collection of moments that you choose how to and how not to use. Do not spend your time, invest.
31. What haunts you the most now might prove useless in few years. Focus on the necessities.
32. Ensure you leave happy memories on people’s mind.
Hope this helps.
Love,
Nithya Prabu.