LIFE
40 Things About Being 40+
They say life begins at 40. Some others say a fool at 40 is a fool forever. What is sure is that by age 40 you have experienced things that shape your thinking and your life. Here some guiding words things that I have gathered from experience and friends, after 40 plus years on this earth:
- With God ALL things are possible.
- It is good to plan, but one must recognise that life happens regardless of our plans and adjust accordingly.
- True love takes ‘as-is’.
- Even with deficiencies in our childhood experiences, we are ultimately responsible for the success of our lives.
- Parenthood does not give us the right to make our children’s lives miserable. Our relationship with our children my uplift them rather than stunt their development.
- Some friends are only for a time and season, and that’s okay.
- Every relationship requires work and effort for it to survive.
- Do not allow society define your life and ruin your happiness.
- It is never too late to pursue a dream.
- Sometimes you have to let go of something or someone so that you can grab the blessings in front of you.
- Not everyone is going to like you, and that’s okay.
- Be your best self – don’t try to please everyone because that is impossible.
- Until you are comfortable in your own skin you cannot fully enjoy your life.
- We should not be too quick to judge one another. You don’t often know what issues the next person is struggling with on the inside.
- Faith is important in our walk with God. Faith in God keeps hope alive.
- God may take you through the wilderness, but He remains with you and will bring you out if you walk with Him.
- No one is perfect. Everybody has a bad side!
- If you give, you will receive in return. My grandmother used to say, as you stretch out your hand to give, your hand does not return to you empty.
- Parents have a responsibility to their children, to leave a legacy in name, upbringing, and education to their children. This is how, even without money, they can pave the way for their children.
- Fear can be crippling but we can achieve more when we face our fears.
- Facing our fears to achieve our goals does not mean throwing caution to the wind.
- We are all on a different journey in life. You cannot judge your progress by someone else’s milestones.
- It is important to take a step back once in a while, to survey the land, before continuing on a journey.
- Distance in time and space can help to put things in perspective.
- The challenge of a big task can consume your will, but nothing can be achieved until you take the first step, and the next, and the rest.
- Every relationship thrives on respect – even between parent and child.
- It is important to keep an eye on the prize, but never lose sight of what is immediately in front of you – it could be a stumbling block or an opportunity that brings the prize closer.
- There is no point in wasting time trying to change what is beyond your control.
- It is wise to be fast to hear, and slow to react.
- Always try to hear the other side of a story before taking a position.
- In a business partnership, you must bring more than friendship to the table otherwise both the friendship and the business are doomed.
- Simplify your life!
- Travel light – free from the encumbrances of envy, wanting to belong, jealousy, etc.
- Kindness is cool!
- Be grateful!
- Do not put off till tomorrow what you can do today – particularly, reaching out to a friend or family member.
- Avoiding a tough situation does not make it any easier to deal with. The sooner you approach it, the sooner it is behind you.
- Two very important people in any office building are the security and the secretary. Ignore than at your own peril. Treat them nice and you will go far. If there is a janitor, treat them nicely too.
- There is no fear in love. Relationships take effort to succeed, but love should not hurt.
- The way up is down!
