Yesterday, my mom forwarded me many, many life lessons passed along in an email circulating around her close friends (email chains? so outdated!) She not only appreciated receiving a small dose of self-reflection, but really thought of this brassy advice as a reminder that regardless of age, everyone is always hoping to understand themselves and others on a deeper level. Society doesn’t always make time for us to internalize and actually apply statements like “get outside every day — miracles are waiting everywhere.” While that may be true, it’s nice to at least have this in writing, because then we can gradually work on each, one at a time. Here’s a lovely section of 90 year-old Regina Brett’s collection of realizations:
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You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to Disagree.
Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.
Get rid of anything that isn’t beautiful, joyful, or useful.
Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
The most important sex organ is the brain.
Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
All that truly matters in the end is that you’re loved.
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