I was going to name this post “50 Truths About Life I’ve learned in 50 years”. But I changed my mind for two reasons.
- I’m actually 52, but 50 just sounded better, and we don’t remember much from our first two years anyway except maybe this truth. From what I have been told, don’t stand in front of a glass patio door when your brother and sister are fighting! Someone might get pushed through, and you might be in the way. Apparently, I got out of the way in the nick of time! Lesson learned.
- I don’t want you to think you have to be 50 or older to discover the truths that shape your life. You need to make the most of your life wherever you are at.
If you are lucky, you get to a place in life when you can just breathe and look back at all you have lived. This doesn’t mean your life is over; it can happen at any age. It is just a matter of taking some time to be grateful and appreciate all you have learned so far.
If you can pause from the rat race of life and reflect, you might notice a few truths that are meaningful in your life. Simple truths that remind you that life is good, you are loved, or there is beauty all around you. Apply them to your life and reap the benefits of happiness, confidence, and being content.
Here are a few that I have learned.
My 50 Best Truths About Life
God loves us all.
Your children grow up way too fast! Cherish every stage.
Everyone has a story, don’t be quick to judge.
Find what you love to do and do it.
Instead of complaining about your weight, don’t eat so much.
Find some way to exercise that makes you want to get up in the morning.
Read books you love.
You don’t have to finish books that you don’t love.
When you read a self-improvement book, write stuff down and keep it in the book to remember later.
Surround yourself with beautiful things.
Have friends that love you for who you are.
“If plan A doesn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters – 204 if you’re in Japan.”
― Claire Cook, Seven Year Switch
Tell your family you love them every day!
Compliment others often.
Know you are worthy of being wherever you are. Never feel small.
Keep your word.
Don’t make others feel small.
Focus on what feels good to you.
Writing can unleash your dreams and desires.
We all need to shine our bright light on the world.
People can be taken away at any time. Cherish them always.
“Don’t beat yourself up for not knowing the answers. You don’t always have to know who you are. You don’t have to have the big picture or know where you’re heading. Sometimes, it’s enough just to know what you’re going to do next.”
― Sophie Kinsella, The Undomestic Goddess
Being grateful is the key to manifesting your best life.
Other people’s expectations are none of your business. (unless it’s your boss and they expect you to do work)
Keep your mind active to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Don’t let fear keep you from taking action.
Make yourself a priority.
Know what you value most, and don’t let others squash that.
Be diligent with your money. Keep track of what you have and spend wisely.
Be a good listener. Don’t monopolize conversations.
“People look for greatness only in the extraordinary and completely overlook the wonder of the ordinary.”
― Ann Tatlock, Promises to Keep
Let go of toxic people in your life.
Be available for your friends and family when they go through hard times.
Never be ashamed of who you are.
Find charities that you can stand behind and give generously.
Be present. Live in the moment.
Give your opinion. Don’t be afraid of what others think.
Learn from your failures.
“But one of the big lessons I have learned from my journey is you can’t please everyone, so don’t try.”
― Chris Colfer
Ask for help instead of thinking you can’t do something.
The Universe is just waiting for us to ask for help.
Use a creative outlet to find your unique spirit.
Surround yourself with people who make you laugh.
Have fun!
Travel and adventure with family and friends create memories of a lifetime!
Our thoughts become a reality.
That’s 50! The more I read this, the more I think of! I probably could have written 52 and beyond.
Do any of these truths about life resonate with you? What truths would you add?
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