THE GIFT OF LEARNING...PART 2

It is September already? Somebody stop the world..it is moving too fast. Well, here goes part 2 of some of the things that am getting to learn this year:

1. I've learned that life is a fine balance between forgetting it enough to get over it and remembering it enough to not let it happen again.

2. Contrary to popular belief, sometimes holding on and hanging in there are not signs of great strength. I have therefore learned that there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then to actually do it. Let go of the things that can no longer be fixed. If you force to try and put them back, things will only get worse. Holding on is being brave, but sometimes moving on makes you even tougher.

3. I have learned that what other people think of you is none of your business. You can’t change it, you can’t control it. The only thing you can control is your reaction to it.

4. I have learned that the real world doesn’t reward perfectionists. It rewards people who get things done, and the only way to get things done is to be imperfect 99% of the time.

5. I've learned that there is nothing more genuine than breaking away from the chorus to learn the sound of your own voice.

6. I have learned that the soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.

7. One thing I have learned is that you cannot drag your past to your present and expect a successful trip to your future. Living in the past will keep you stagnant in your present!!! Give your past to GOD so you can move forward!!!

8. I have learned to be alone and to like it. There’s nothing more freeing and empowering than learning to like your own company.

9. I am learning that life doesn't wait for you. It does not matter whether you're grieving or going through a very difficult time ... It ignores our silent pleas even though we've already had enough. It merely goes on... Life goes on ... We should too.

10. I have learned that if you try and live up to other people’s expectations, you must also learn to live down their disappointments.

11. I have learned that when you truly love someone you don't judge them by their past, you leave it there. . Just be happy that their future belongs to you.

                   Have a wonderful learning period readers and look out for part 3...

The Gift of Learning..Part 1

 It's 5pm and am suffering from brain drain in the office. We can blame it on everything including the high temperatures experienced in Nairobi. However, I decided to do something I love and I haven't done in a while..writing.

We are already in March and it's amazing how much learning I have had to undergo this year. So as to fuel my fire and stimulate my brain, I decided to share some of my 20 special key lessons in 2015 so far. I hope they make your life seemingly easier than having to learn some of them practically.

1.  I've learned that people will rate you,grade you,shake you..but its how we hold on that counts.

2. I've learned that pleasing everyone is not my job and neither is pissing them off yet it comes so naturally..

3.  I've learned that despite knowing what is coming, you are never prepared on how it makes you feel.

4.  I've learned that no matter how dirty your past is, your future is still spotless. That's how God looks at us and how we should look at one another.

5. I've learned that anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's TRUE STRENGTH!

6. I've learned that people are frauds they say something and do something else. 

7. I've learned that having an ego is not a bad thing especially when it comes to your self respect.

8. I've learned that I can't afford to let people's preferences, make me think less of myself . I'm gold...But some people prefer silver and that's OK .

9. I've learned that the hardest part about growing up is letting go of what you were used to; and moving on with something you’re not.

10. I've learned that you should never take a " No" from someone who isn't qualified to give you a "Yes" in the first place.

11. I've learned that you have to let go of how things come to pass in your life-dream, live and love.

12. I've learned that the only battles worth your energy and concern are the ones that you fight with yourself.

13. I've learned that you should fall in love with people who make you better. Because if love should COST you your progress, then you're letting the wrong people AFFORD it.

14. I've learned that they'll hate on your ambition, curse your dreams&hope for your failure but you should ignore small minds because they'll never comprehend big spirits.

15. I've learned that when someone makes you the happiest and the saddest person at the same time, that's NOT real love. Stop accepting crap!!!

16. I've learned that sometimes you're not asking for too much, you're just asking the wrong person to give it to you. Know the value of people that you decide to keep.

17. I've learned that you should master the ''art'' of saying NO . Don't lie...don't make excuses ....don't over-explain yourself. Just simply DECLINE . A graceful refusal is better than a lengthy promise.

18. I've learned that everything comes to an end. A friendship is not immune to that.

19. I've learned that when GOD gives us a 'NO' for an answer, keep in mind that there is a much greater 'YES' behind it.
His 'NO' is not a 'REJECTION', but a 'REDIRECTION'.

20. And finally I've learned that at this stage of our lives, if it doesn't make you HAPPY, make you BETTER or make you MONEY ...then SIMPLY DON'T MAKE TIME FOR IT !