Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 10 – Make a Lasting Impact
The way you treat others can make a lasting impact on their lives. My final days in Portugal were spent with the other exchange students for a few days of closure before returning to our respective countries. This meant I had to say goodbye to my Portuguese family and friends a few days earlier than…
Make Lemonade out of Lemons- Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 9
As one grows older, more wisdom comes. Experiences, heartache, challenges, and difficulties teach us many life lessons that not only help us grow but can also help someone else. Divorce, as hard as it was then, changed me and made me who I am today. With the years behind me, I can look back on…
Be Authentic- Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 8
Authentic means genuine- truly what something is said to be. Being who you were made to be is a beautiful thing. God did not make any mistakes. He knows who you are, loves you, and wants you to be you. His desire is for you to be your authentic self. Making no apologies or excuses,…
Appreciate the Unexpected- Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 7
An Unexpected Journey reveals new places, faces, and a deeper appreciation for each step. When we arrived in Charleston, it was a blistery, humid day- the first hot day on our summer trip to the South. As we parked the car, my body was filled with anticipation and excitement for the day ahead. It had…
Trusting through Prayer- Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 6
Prayer is the answer to my darkest days. It has led me out of the deep valleys and guided me to new beginnings. I sat in the middle of the floor, and my whole body went limp. Tears poured down my face like the rapid rain of a severe storm. They were falling so quickly…
The Blessed Encounter- Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 5
People come and go into our lives through different seasons. Some are meant to stay, but some are only there briefly. It is through these encounters and experiences that we learn about ourselves. We also have the opportunity to learn from our connections and from the people who fill our hearts. The Blessed Encounter I…
Things I wish my Younger Self Knew- Lesson 4
Reflecting on life, I realize that certain people came into my life just at the most reasonable times to guide me in that stage. Mentors and marigolds exist all around us. Embarking on my teaching career It was a warm summer day when I pulled up to the quaint little school that would be the…
Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 3
Life lessons create the wisdom we carry into our later years. The wisdom that can be shared with our younger generations. Learning God’s Plan I placed his large hand in mine as I sat beside the bed. He looked different from the strong father who spent years protecting and loving me. I could feel the…
Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 2
Life is full of experiences; as we go through them, they create the wisdom we carry into our later years. We can then share the wisdom with our children and the younger generations. Lesson 2 When I was 12, I tried out for my middle school cheer team. For days, my friend and I practiced…
Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew- Lesson 1
A few weeks ago, I began writing a letter to my younger self about lessons I have learned. It is filled with things I wish I had known when I was younger. It is full of the wisdom I have gained from life experiences. Rather than share the letter, I have chosen to focus on…
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