26 Things I've Learned By 26

Self Love is something that is learned. 

People need people. Everyone needs people. We were designed that way. You need people. I NEED PEOPLE.  Needing someone doesn’t make you weak. (Genesis 2:28) 

Don’t settle…not in relationships, not in work, not in friendships. 

Go after  everything you want. Shoot all the shots. Be delusional.

Growth and Healing are not linear processes. There is no finishing point-no end game. It’s a constant process with ups and downs. 

You can only extended love and grace to someone to the capacity of which you extend it to yourself.  

Those that get it. Get it. Those that don’t,  aren’t meant to. Meaning :what is for you can’t be taken from you, and it won’t miss you. If someone is meant to  be in your life - they will. If something is meant to be for you- it will happen.

A persons unwarranted negative actions toward you is less about you and more about their own hurt and trauma. Understanding this, makes it easier to forgive, process, and overlook people who do you wrong. 

Almost every song on the radio samples another song. 

As an adult I can confidently say no one knows what  we're doing - we all are literally “faking it until we make it”.

Sometimes a conversation is all that’s needed to mend a disagreement/relationship. 

BUT - Sometimes a relationship is not even worth having a conversation.

Manifestation is a Godly principle that the world taps into. It’s not witchy its Holy.  (Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24) ​

Growth comes from making yourself uncomfortable - BE UNCOMFORTABLE!​

Therapy is for everyone. You don’t need to have gone through a traumatic experience to benefit from it.

Boundaries are essential. They save you and your relationships.

If someone doesn’t respect your boundaries, they don’t respect you. CUT THEM.

Being a Christian (the way the Bible teaches) is REALLY HARD. ​

The sound of a Vinyl record hits different. (Don’t believe me? Go get one) ​

Not everyone who “sh*ts on you” is your enemy. Not everyone who “helps you out” is your friend. ​

Speak kindly to yourself.​

Private time with God is essential.  ​

"Here is Holy" - Focus on what your doing now rather than always looking for the next thing​.

Perfection doesn't exist. We all have a thorn …or more. (2 Corinthians 12:6-7)​

God is no respecter of persons. He loves us all the same and we all have a purpose. No one is better than you and you aren't better than anyone else. ​​

There is no right or wrong way to be yourself. While you should strive to be better, also understand that who you are in this exact moment is enough.