Life Lessons By Proxy

Some of the hardest lessons in our lives are brought on by choices that other's have made affecting us. Although it's not always pleasant, there is always something to be learned by the experience.

 Some people may treat you as though you are disposable. You are anything but. You are beautifully and wonderfully made and worth oh so much.

Don't waste your precious life seeking acceptance or love from someone who has already decided they don't want that from you. There are many other people who do want that!

Drinking will not make your problems go away. There is no answer at the bottom of a bottle, there is only emptiness.

It is far easier to take the time to right what or who you have wronged rather than live forever with the guilt and sadness over your decisions.

You will feel sad, mad, content, restless, anxious and much more over the course of your life. None of these feelings last forever. It's good to remember that when you are in the midst of them.

You don't have to accept negativity from people. You can walk away and say, "I don't want that in my life.' It is OK and healthy.

It's healthy to take some time for yourself. If you don't take care of your needs, you will have less to offer others.

Some people will never understand you. Some people will never even try to understand you. Stay your course, only YOU have to understand you.

Kind words can resonate for years and years.

Negativity is born of poor self worth. If someone is putting you down, they have the problem, not you.

Sometimes our family aren't blood relatives. They are the people who stand by you and support you with no expectation to benefit from it.

If the first thing you think to say is negative, swallow it and try again. There is always something positive to focus on. ALWAYS.

Don't regret or resent the hard times in your life, you are strong because of them!

Never hesitate to tell others that you love them. Say it often. Hug often. Tell people what they mean to you, often. There is no promise of a tomorrow.

It's OK to get scared, but don't let your fear stop you from living a full life.

YOU have the power to change the negative patterns you may have been born into.You can stop them and teach younger generations a new way of thinking and living.

Whether or not you personally agree with what someone is saying, listen anyways. They may teach you something new.

Honor your elders. They have lived, seen, and experienced more than we have. Cherish them and your time with them.