It has been such a long time
since I was 21 but as someone getting ready to turn 61 here are some things I
wish I could have told my 21 year-old self.
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God
only made one of you and He loves you just as you are. You are God’s beloved. So work hard to be
your authentic self, not someone the world tells you to be.
·
Only
God can fill that hole in your soul. No
one on this earth can love you in the way that God loves you so don’t spend
time trying to find someone on earth to fill that job.
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And
because you want to be able to be your authentic self you have to allow others
to be their authentic self. We can’t control or change anyone so if you think
you can change someone to fit the way you think they should be, think again.
·
Today
is all you are really promised. Use is wisely to do good just where you
are. Offer a smile and a helping hand to
those you meet today whether a friend, a stranger or an enemy.
·
Live
simply and be grateful for what you do have.
·
Life
is hard. There will always be suffering and struggles but you can choose to
live in joy despite those struggles. You can grow from the suffering.
·
“Jesus
says, ‘Today we will try again.’” Remember that each day you can start
anew. Tomorrow is gone so today choose
to live in the moment and try again to live the way Jesus asks us to live.
·
Celebrate
and remember to play. I think I have often forgotten the importance of
celebrating and playing. I have taken
things too seriously.
·
Listen
to others’ stories and learn from them.
Tell your story often to help others on their journey.
·
Pause
often and let your soul catch up.
·
Love.
Love God, love yourself, love others.
Love heals all things.
