In 8th grade creative writing class we had to write our life credo. At first most of us saw it as another silly assignment. Somewhere along the way I really started to enjoy thinking about those undeniable truths that I want to live by.
I am only 25 years old, but have had my share of “life.” These are just a few of the truths I have learned from my experiences along the way. Sometimes I need to be reminded of these myself. I am the furthest thing from perfect and will never say I am. This is what I have learned during my 25 years…
1.
Not
all family is related to you.
Not
all family is related to you.
2.
No
matter how bad it is, the sun always comes up in the morning.
No
matter how bad it is, the sun always comes up in the morning.
3.
Being
upset about yesterday does not make tomorrow any better.
Being
upset about yesterday does not make tomorrow any better.
4.
Being
loyal is just as important as being honest.
Being
loyal is just as important as being honest.
5.
A
bad situation is never as bad as it seems.
A
bad situation is never as bad as it seems.
6.
Everyone
is going through something.
Everyone
is going through something.
7.
The
best days usually are not planned.
The
best days usually are not planned.
8.
Memories
are more valuable than money.
Memories
are more valuable than money.
9.
People
will only respect you as much as you respect yourself.
People
will only respect you as much as you respect yourself.
10 You can’t please everyone.
11
Regret nothing. Learn from it and move on.
Regret nothing. Learn from it and move on.
12
Love
does exist.
Love
does exist.
13
The
clock of life is ticking…so love hard and never hold back.
The
clock of life is ticking…so love hard and never hold back.
14
You must forgive to be forgiven.
You must forgive to be forgiven.
15
Laughter really is the best medicine.
Laughter really is the best medicine.
16
Everything will be okay.
Everything will be okay.
17
Seek solutions not problems.
Seek solutions not problems.
18
Everyone has an expiration date. Enjoy life now not “later.”
Everyone has an expiration date. Enjoy life now not “later.”
19
Change
is hard, but sometimes it is necessary and for the best.
Change
is hard, but sometimes it is necessary and for the best.
20 Sisters are built in best friends.
