Sunday, August 21, 2005
WILS-12
1) I learned that used cars can be expensive.
2) I learned that not all gas stations have clean gas.
3) I learned that some people in this world are going through situations somewhat similar to mine and they are feeling pretty much the same way I am about it all.
4) I’ve learned that when I listen to my instincts, as I have repeatedly told myself to do, I can read people really, really, really well from the start and by listening, I am protecting myself.
6) I’ve learned that at this point and time in my life, the only, absolute only thing I fear is not having enough money. As long as I have enough money to keep me fed and sheltered, I can get through anything.
7) This week I sat back and took a look at all of my accomplishments in life. I used to think I had done nothing in my life so far simply because I wasn’t living up to the standards that American society says I should be at right now.
8) I learned this is a load of crap, I have accomplished a hell of a lot, done a lot of things, been to a lot of places and I’ve lived a pretty full life up to this point. Screw what American society thinks I should have done by now. I’ve succeeded in accomplishing a LOT of my goals I set out for myself when I was still a young child and I’ve learned from hard and harsh experience a boat load more than many of my peers.
9) I’ve known for a long time that most people don’t like it when they learn you have become wiser from so many experiences; most people don’t believe you actually had all those experiences and talking to them about them only makes them resentful of what they haven’t done causing them to lash out. I’ve learned that by doing #5 and not sharing with those who I get a feeling from, remaining generic to them, actually makes for a much better environment when in their presence.
10) I learned that I’m far more patient than a lot of people around me and while that has been my downfall many times in the past, I’ve learned how to use it in the best way now. I wouldn’t trade a single experience if it meant I would be like others I’ve encountered in my life who wouldn’t know the definition of patience if it smacked them right in the teeth with a tire iron. I understand why they are the way they are now and I’m so very glad I’m not like them at all.
11) I’ve learned that moving 3000 miles away from “family” has brought me such inner peace and dare I say it, serenity, that I know I did the right thing despite how long and hard the road was.
My most using expressions this summer have been:
What doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger.
This, too, shall pass.
I have finally accomplished the goals I set out for myself 5 years ago. Now I can start moving the 10 year goals to my 5 year goal category.
