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What is the most important "life lesson" you have learned?

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1lush
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Speak to others the way you want to be spoken to
honeydipped
The Bee's Knees
when ppl show you who they are, believe them the FIRST time.

Say. Her. Name.
creampie_lover
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If your parents live long enough, you will spend part of your adult life becoming their parents. I heard it said one time, "Once an adult, twice a child". Nothing could be more true to me in my life's lessons. It's not anything anyone ever prepares you for. There are no classes you're required to take on "how to be a parent to your parents". It just happens. You'll feel like you've been sucker punched and will be angry and resentful that you have lived your life so unprepared for it. Be calm though and ask your friends how they've dealt with a similar situation. How did they learn to manage paying their parent's bills, select proper healthcare practitioners, provide companion care and manage the stress during these times. How did they cope with having to make unpopular choices that were in the best interest of their parent(s)..often against the will of that parent? This has been the most profound life lesson I have ever learned. I've learned many, but this is at the summit of all of them.

Great question. Thank you for asking it.
billy
Active Ink Slinger
Learn to forgive yourself. Repeat as needed.
“It's nice sometimes to open up the heart a little and let some hurt come in. It proves you're still alive.”
Gillianleeeza
Normal Adjacent
Quote by trinket
Stay away from crazy bitchez.



Problem is they sometimes disguise themselves. Although in the end they show their true colors.

Smile at everyone you meet. You never know who's day you might change. I've been a lot happier since I have made it a practice. Although my family has been asking, why is she smiling so much these days, lol.
Guest
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LOL.. Why are you smiling al the time?

Hint hint nudge nudge?
Guest
Lurker
That you can never understand it for your peers.. only try to explain.. no 2 people really think alike. Just very similar.

Being mostly right is usually the wrong approach.
secretspice
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Not to trust everyone you meet....
Dani
Big-haired Bitch/Personality Hire
Life is difficult as fuck.

You'll go through some shit that can/will harden you. Embrace that hardness. It teaches you to build defense mechanisms, which are necessary for your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

It's okay to have defense mechanisms. It's okay to have your guard up, as long as you know when to let it down.

Being rubbed the wrong way teaches you who/how to trust.

I know not to let bad life experiences change who I am (unless it's for the better), but there's always a lesson to be learned. Whether it's a lesson in humility or even love, there's always something to gain. Look for that, and grow from that. And let the icky stuff make you stronger.

"What is the quality of your intent?" - Thurgood Marshall
Magical_felix
Wild at Heart
Quote by Dani


Being rubbed the wrong way teaches you who/how to trust.



Why does everything have to be sexual with you?
Guest
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That's easy - Jesus...I don't reflect my faith perfectly in all that I say and do, but I know I need Him!
billy
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Yeah, what Dani said.....
“It's nice sometimes to open up the heart a little and let some hurt come in. It proves you're still alive.”
Guest
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be self reliant .... be able to survive alone
Guest
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"Depends only on your perception of seeing things - Hopeless end ? or Endless Hope?"
Simplicity
Just me
You can count TRUE friends on one hand.
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Martiann
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To not ever quit trying to better yourself... Physically, financially spiritually, career development, or academically! You have to continue to strive for success, and upon attaining it, set your new goal!
honeydipped
The Bee's Knees
trust your intuition. if something feels wrong, it most likely is.

Say. Her. Name.
Guest
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be humble.. be grateful .. say 'thank you'
Guest
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Quote by honeydipped
trust your intuition. if something feels wrong, it most likely is.


soooooo true ...
Guest
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You learn alot about people just listening to them speak.
ChuckEPoo
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Read the small print. Don't sign anything without reading it.
ChuckEPoo
Chuckanator
Quote by Dani
Life is difficult as fuck.

You'll go through some shit that can/will harden you. Embrace that hardness. It teaches you to build defense mechanisms, which are necessary for your mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

It's okay to have defense mechanisms. It's okay to have your guard up, as long as you know when to let it down.

Being rubbed the wrong way teaches you who/how to trust.

I know not to let bad life experiences change who I am (unless it's for the better), but there's always a lesson to be learned. Whether it's a lesson in humility or even love, there's always something to gain. Look for that, and grow from that. And let the icky stuff make you stronger.


This is so well thought out and true. 100% agree.
Guest
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The grass may be greener on the other side, because the Fertilizer (BS) is deeper.
Guest
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Life is simple,we try to over-complicate it(actually we do not want to believe that things be simple) .... i used to think that i have all the troubles in the world.Then i met some people who had bigger problem...
The thing which struck hard then was ,how stupid i was and that always kept complaining....All i needed was to act ,and solution it was right in front of me.
i believe this is true for most of us
brat93
Rookie Scribe
1. Be nice to people on your way up as you might meet them again on your way down.
2. To shine you don't have to put other people's lights out.
Jen_
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Lead a simple, healthy and enjoyable life.
Guest
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You have to be able to stand on your own two feet. There won't always be someone there to hold you up, and help you along- you must learn to be independant.
HotWife4U
Madam Carol
Most of my lessons are learned the hard way. Embrace it. If it is easy, it probably isn't worth much. Think about it. Is there anything you value highly that didn't come with a price. Hard times build character. Character is the backbone of your being.