50 Things I’ve Learned So Far
In honor of my 50th birthday this week, I’m sharing 50 things I’ve learned so far. Warning, this is going to be a long one, but worth it.
In no particular order:
- Sunsets are beautiful, but sunrises are magical
- Time spent with people you love is always time well spent
- Giving someone the gift of your full attention is the best gift of all
- You are whole, complete and lovable just as you are
- Experiences vs Stuff, although I do like nice stuff!
- There is always more to the story
- Sunshine makes everything better
- True friendship is priceless
- Your ability to receive love from another is determined by how much you love yourself
- I don’t want to live in a world without tater tots
- Perspective is everyting
- We are capable of so much more than we realize
- The Universe wants you to succeed
- Faith – whatever that means for you, is a huge source of strength
- Dogs are the best, even when they steal your pillow
- Being Alex and Ryan’s mom is the greatest honor of my life
- Being married to Gary is something I wake up grateful for every day
- Everyone deserves to be with someone that sees the best version of them. Thank you Gary for being that person for me.
- Good things take work. Just because it isn’t easy doesn’t mean it isn’t meant to be
- We all need a tribe
- Small moves forward count as much as big ones
- Momentum is your friend or foe, so choose your actions accordingly
- Laughter is essential to life
- Tears are too
- It’s normal to want more, but it doesn’t mean that you aren’t enough now
- Shine your light – always
- Stop worrying about what your purpose is
- Say I love you
- Say I’m sorry
- Make time for your marriage, your kids and those that matter most to you
- Do things that make you happy
- Naps are the most under appreciated part of childhood
- The right shoes on the right day really can change your life
- Each day is a new beginning, find solace, peace, joy and encouragement in that
- Sometimes, doing something because it will make for a good story is all the reason you need
- We all have our own paths. Respect yours and give others grace for theirs
- Letting others help you is as important as you helping others
- Being in nature feeds my soul
- Travel is one of my favorite things, but so is coming home
- It’s okay to change course, re-evaluate and do something different
- Contrast is part of life and it doesn’t have to be a bad thing
- Smiles are the best, give them out with reckless abandon
- There really is enough for all of us to have whatever we desire
- Sometimes you should just eat the cake – and love every bite of it
- We all need someone we can confide in and know they will not judge us and love us unconditionally
- Say yes to things that push you, stretch you and sometimes scare you
- Second guessing what you could have done or should have been doesn’t serve anyone
- Beaches in the winter and mountain towns in the summer
- Your home should nurture you. It doesn’t have to be big or lavish, but it should feed your soul
- It’s okay to not know the answer and what’s next
I can’t wait to see what I discover in my next 50 years.
Cheers!
Nicole
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