'Lessons Learned' is featured in 'The Hope Edition' of AwareNow Magazine (www.awarenowmagazine.com).
Written and Narrated by: Providence Bowman
Music by: Birraj
Produced by: Awareness Ties
This is what I’ve learned turning 23…
1. In life we have seasons. It cannot be sunny every day or rainy every day. That is simply not how our world works. Accept the weather and prepare for sunny days in high anticipation, but know that saving a little money away for a rainy day is imperative as well.
2. Don't ever let someone have to tell you twice that they don't want you.
3. If you are worried about something, write it out.
Cross off the things you can't control, and deal with what is in your court.
4. Your brain cannot be grateful and anxious at the same time, sit with that.
5. Sometimes you think you will get the chance to love someone for a lifetime.
In reality you are going to have to love their absence for the rest.
6. Hold the grudge. Forgive and forget, but don't forget how imperative it is that you remember.
7. “No.” and “No, thank you.” are full sentences.
8. Some people come into your life to teach you how to let go
9. Dreams require sacrifice. Don't let someone else put a price on your dreams.
Don't let someone else's actions prescribe you to a box. That's bullshit, eloquently speaking.
10. Find things you love to do alone, the relationship you have for yourself is the most important.
11. Positive thinking is a habit, rinse and repeat.
12. You need multiple streams of income, no negotiating that.
13. Always go shopping sober, or you are going to end up with too many leather pants.
14. Your job does not define you, only your work ethic does.
15. Have a signature scent, and always keep a pair of sunglasses with you.
16. Stop taking things so seriously.
It's only life, and every diamond is different after all.
17. It's okay to call your mom at every hour of the day.
18. Fear is easy, that's why we feel it first.
But it's going to be okay.
19. If you weren't ready, the opportunity wouldn't be there.
