1 piece of advice or wisdom..???

[sparkle1]

Not sure if this is the correct 'category?!'

 

If you could give someone 1 piece of advice or words of wisdom from what you've learnt so far in life - what would it be? and why?

 

It can be relationships, money, personal growth and well being....anything you think "i wished i'd known that when i was younger"

[kermit]

Business: Get along with your boss

 

Life: If it feels wrong it likely is

[easyguy]

Don't take everything for granted.

[shes2smart]

Whenever you find yourself getting your panties in a bunch over something, pause and ask yourself, "Is this really going to matter 5 years from now?"

 

If the answer is no, there's very little sense in working yourself into a state over it now.

 

BTW, looking back over nearly 30 years worth of journals...there are very few things going on "now" (whenever you want to define "now" to be) that really mattered 5 years later. I don't believe my experiences are atypical.

[Baby Carrot]

Let life flows. Don't freak out if you're forced to change your routine or things around you start changing 180 degrees. Be always open to changes, dont get stucked in a routine for too long.

 

If things start falling apart around you and there's not much you can do about it, let it fall apart and hang in there so you can see what's next, instead of feeling like your whole little wolrd is over. Is not, is very probably evolving and turning into something else for good.

 

Don't runaway from pain, stay and face it. See how it always add something to your life.

[itsallgrand]

What I wished I knew when I was younger, and what I wish for every single human being to know in their core:

 

You are enough.

 

There are no buts, no circumstances, nothing that has or will happen to you (or not happen for you!) that can change this.

[freedom]

For every question you ask, accept that the worst answer is 'NO'. After that anything else is better. So, always ask, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

[caro33]

Be brave: you only get one chance so don't avoid the big decisions because of fear.

 

Not that I have learned to be brave yet.

[AntiLove_SuperStar]

Feelings can't kill you.

[woopsydaisy]

The one piece of advice i would give is treat others how you would want to be treated, it builds respect, trust, and love.Another would be all thinking is the cause of conditioning from past experiences you have had, try to think lightly, i.e live in the moment , trust me thats when happiness , wisdom, and clear thinking develops.Good luck.

[bulletproof]

I'm an overachiever, so here's two pieces:

 

1. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.

 

2. What you call realism might actually be pessimism.

[Survictor]

Don't pass on great opportunities because you are scared of the unknown or of looking stupid if you fail.

[skyjuice]

Hi

 

Never back stab others people even though they did it to you. Because you know that you are not as evil as them. Just let karma do its course as what goes around comes around.

 

Never ever bully other person because you are able too, because you will never know one day they could be above you and they will remember what you did.

[freedom]

Don't listen to everyones adivce. It only confuses you. Pick a person that you respect for their decisions and ask their opinion. The rest is up to you, your principles and you conscience. Make your own decisions and done listen to others.

[Anna Ross]

The life you're living now is the result of thoughts and intentions you had in the past. To change your future, replace negative thoughts and intentions about your present situation with postive thoughts of where you want to be. Nice question, btw!.

[Boughs]

If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be

it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by

scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable

than my own meandering

experience…I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not

understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.

But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and

recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before

you and how fabulous you really looked….You’re not as fat as you

imagine. Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as

effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing

bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that

never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm

on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing everyday that scares you Sing Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with

people who are reckless with yours. Floss Don’t waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes

you’re behind…the race is long, and in the end, it’s only with

yourself. Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you

succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements. Stretch Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your

life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they

wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year

olds I know still don’t. Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone. Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll have children,maybe

you won’t, maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky

chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary…what ever you do, don’t

congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either – your

choices are half chance, so are everybody else’s. Enjoy your body,

use it every way you can…don’t be afraid of it, or what other people

think of it, it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever

own.. Dance…even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room. Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them. Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly. Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for

good. Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the

people most likely to stick with you in the future. Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you

should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and

lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you

knew when you were young. Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live

in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel. Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will

philander, you too will get old, and when you do you’ll fantasize

that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were

noble and children respected their elders. Respect your elders. Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund,

maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one

might run out. Don’t mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will

look 85. Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who

supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of

fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the

ugly parts and recycling it for more than

it’s worth. But trust me on the sunscreen…

[Cimmie]

^^

I am going to print that out...

 

My advice is: No one is worth that much pain.

[spunkmaster]

Boughs, I posted that a few days ago after I heard it for the first time in years lol! I still like it and think it has great advice tho.

 

Mine would be: trust your instincts. If it feels wrong, don't do it.

[Celadon]

 

 

Always be willing to try something new. It will keep life fresh and you creative.

 

P.S. Damn there is some really awesome wisdom here! Wow. I'm blown away, seriously!

[strongerthanever]

Never give up your self esteem...NEVER.

Believe in hope.

Trust yourself.

Live your life for you, and allow the same for others.

Never, ever, give up.

Appreciate the little things in your life each day, acknowledge them.

Enjoy the sunrise and the sunset.

Remember how to laugh.

And when you think you are at the bottom, remember there is still something under your feet.

[Pkittie]

One thing we forget when the world seems to be coming to an end..."This too shall pass"

 

And one more thing "The best helping hand is at the end of your own arm"