The Jacaranda

thequeensthrone:

(In no particular order.  Also, even though I’ve learned these things doesn’t necessarily mean that I apply the knowledge all the time.)

• Love alone is not enough to make a relationship work.  
• People are going to do what they want to do.  You can tell them how you feel, you can nag, you can even try and persuade.  If they want to consider your exhortations, they will.  If they don’t; they won’t.  
• Be happy.  The only person who’s really hurting when you’re not happy is yourself.  
• Being right sometimes comes with a price.  
• Sometimes, you just really shouldn’t speak.  
• It’s okay to tell people how you feel.  
• “I’m sorry” and “Thank You” may be the hardest two-word combos to say.  But, when said sincerely, they go a long way.  
• Being mean/rude/negative does NOT equate to being “real.”  
• No matter how extensive the plans, there’s always a way for something to go wrong.  
• Laughter truly is the best medicine.  
• Life happens when you least expect it.  In other words, quit trying to anticipate things.  
• When you think of all the books and song lyrics out there, realize that the situation you’re going through isn’t completely new//unheard of. Someone, somewhere, can relate.  
• Every thing isn’t for every body.  
• Life is nothing but one choice after another.  
• To paraphrase Valerie Jarrett: you can have everything you want in life, just not at the same time. 
• You have to let go of some things to hold on to yourself. 
• Admitting that you’re not fine is the first step to being fine.
• Crying helps.
• There is nothing wrong with the term “associate.” Everyone isn’t meant to be a best friend. This doesn’t mean they can’t serve a positive purpose in your life nonetheless.  
• As Amber R.’s mother told her, “Five years from now, you won’t even care about this.” So why stress now?
• The stress you complain about the most may likely be the stress that’s shaping you into your best.