51 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED IN 51 YEARS!

In no particular order, here are 51 things I have learned in my 51 years.  As I celebrate my birthday month, I share this knowledge with you!

1. Don’t go to bed mad-clean up whatever messes I have been made.
2. I have a choice in each and every moment.
3. No one part of me defines me-all parts together define me.
4. Cherish each sunset/sunrise as a celebration to a great day and new beginning.
5. Love my body just as it is right now.  Instead of fretting, I can see #2 and do something about it.
6. Yoga is awesome–good for the mind, body and soul.
7. I am worthy.  I am loveable.  I am enough.
8. Those saboteur voices in my head usually has a message.  I now know how to cut through the BS to get to the real message.  I have a choice of which voices to listen to.  See#2.
9. New Year’s resolutions are a set up for disappointment, resentments and fodder to make me feel bad.  A theme is the way to go…2014 Progress not perfection.
10. Don’t leave the kitchen a mess when going to bed (unless the party was awesome in which case I can relive it in the morning while cleaning up).
11. I can say NO without a big story.
12. When I say I am sorry, I truly mean it.
13. Other people’s opinions of me are none of my business.
14. Expectations are resentments in training.
15. Feel, don’t stuff, feelings.  Can’t feel the highs without feeling the lows.  A feeling only lasts 47 seconds and then it’s onto the next feeling.
16. Let the tears hit the ground (see #15).
17. I can create a new story.  I don’t have to hold onto the old story forever-especially if it no longer serves me.
18. When you have a “hole in your heart”, you can gradually fill it in with stained glass.  Then the memoires are beautiful.
19. An A-Z gratitude list is the best sleeping medicine.
20. Practice gratitude.  S.A.G.E.
21. Multi-tasking is BS.  One thing at a time is optimal.
22. Being in control is over-related.   It will only drive you nuts!
23. Everyone has their own “sh*t” even if they appear “perfect”.
24. Change will not kill me.  In fact, going outside the “comfort zone” is imperative for growth.
25. Don’t compare my Chapter 1 to someone else’s Chapter 10.  Find inspiration not criticism.
26. I am perfectly imperfect.
27. People in glass houses should not throw stones.
28. Everyone has fear.  False Evidence Appearing Real.
29. LOVE is a beautiful thing!
30. There is no need to be MEAN.  You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
31. The people whispering (laughing) are probably not talking (laughing) about me.  See #13.
32. I’d rather be pulled by courage than pushed by fear.  See #28
33. I’m not a piece of meat…I don’t need “curing”.  I am not broken…I don’t need “fixing”.  However, it is important to continue to grow.
34. There is no such thing as failures…only opportunities for growth.
35. FAITH-Find Answers In The Heart.
36. Find reasons to CELEBRATE daily.
37. I do have a voice and can use it when I choose.  See #2.
38. The beach is the best place on earth.
39. Family and friends are of the utmost importance.
40. If I fall down, I can get up, dust off, and give it another go.
41. E Harmony does work!
42. I can experience a broken heart and love again.  See #29/#41.
43. Beer is one of the 5 (6) major food groups.
44. Smile.
45. Have an impact.
46. It is ok to ask for help/support.  It shows you are strong not weak!
47. A bed that is made feels great to get into at night.
48. If I don’t truly, fully love myself…I cannot truly, fully love someone else.
49. If I don’t put myself first, everyone suffers…When I do, everyone benefits!  See #48.
50. I have an inner champion (Captain) RADIANCE who believes in me 100%.
51. Stay in the NOW.
52. BONUS (learned this week):  Having a birthday on FAT TUESDAY is FUN!!

As a birthday gift to me, please share a nugget or two what you have learned in your “X” years.  Thanks for commenting below.  Hope maybe you learned something new today from my list?!?!