32 Life Lessons (Being) Learned

This New Year has me thinking about what I know and what I don’t know. So I’ve come up with 32 lessons life has taught me, or is teaching me.

A gift from my dad, thirty-some years ago

Kindred spirit friends are few and far between, and oh so valuable.
If a difficult circumstance doesn’t kill you, it can make you stronger (in the Lord).
Core muscles do matter.
Make Jesus your Everything. Now.
There is a whole lot I don’t know.
Wear 100spf sunscreen on your face and neck. The sooner you start doing so, the better.
God’s Sovereignty is trustworthy.
Keep your legs and hips limber.
Uninformed expectations don’t make good companions.
Quality of life is about the condition of your heart.
My unforgiving spirit wounds me first…most.
I can’t make a difference on my own. I need help!
Children are energizers.
Deadlines are motivaters!
Prayer changes me.
Family is a forever fabric in our lives, but their presence is not.
Bubble baths are refreshing respites.
God’s love endures forever.
Story is part of God’s love language.
Gratitude is the grease that keeps my heart pliable.
Pay attention.
Solitude is essential for mental and spiritual health!
Lines are made to be crossed, and boxes made to be opened.
A sense of wonder breeds awe, which fosters gratitude.
Community is critical.
God is an audience of One, so I don’t have to concern myself with pleasing everyone.
Surround yourself with people who are smarter and wiser than you, and have more talent. Then listen and watch.
My head and my heart can lose connection with one another.
Music is a wonderful companion for contemplation, celebration, and worship.
Don’t be afraid to do nothing until the right thing to do is made clear.
Talent or ability without perseverance is like havnig a trumpet and no lips to play it.
God’s Word is a Lamp unto my feet!

I’d love to hear from you. What life lessons have you learned, or are you learning?

© 2013 Mona Hodgson, Author and Speaker