Red Velvet #3: Learn
What lesson did you learn in 2011 from “The School of Life” rather than a classroom?
I think I learn this lesson in some way, shape or form every year but.. I’ve learned that things don’t always happen the way you imagine or hope they will and that isn’t always a bad thing. I’m 28 years old and the fact that I’m getting closer and closer to 30 will occasionally throw me into a panic. I thought that by this time I would’ve had a different job, met the person I’d marry one day and moved out of my house. But I haven’t done any of those things yet. And sometimes when I hear about other former classmates, I find myself comparing (but then I tell myself to stop) and wonder why I’m not at that point in my life yet.
But you know what? I kept (and keep) reminding myself of the things I have accomplished and all the blessings my life. And I do have a lot to be proud of and happy about. Plus, to be honest, there aren’t many choices in my life that I would undo. So maybe I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Everyone has their own path to follow and hopefully I’m on the right one for me.
But you know what? I kept (and keep) reminding myself of the things I have accomplished and all the blessings my life. And I do have a lot to be proud of and happy about. Plus, to be honest, there aren’t many choices in my life that I would undo. So maybe I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. Everyone has their own path to follow and hopefully I’m on the right one for me.
I’m probably going to keep learning this lesson because who doesn’t want things to go exactly their way all the time. But I’m trying my best to appreciate what I have and accept what I can’t change.
