What life has taught me or reminded me in 2024 that I think is important to share and maybe also remind others....
The phone works both ways.
Just because somebody means a lot to you doesn't mean you mean a lot to them.
You can be one thing to one person and mean so much to them and you can mean something so different to another person and mean nothing at all.
Loyalty is still number one. If I'm loyal to you I expect the same in return and some people need to really pay attention to who you give your loyalty to.
It's okay to remove yourself from toxic people or toxic things. Remember, they are the way they are and you dont ever need to conform or change the way you are for anyone but yourself. There is always opportunity to grow and better yourself every day. Always strive to be the best version of yourself.
"Show up" for people and I mean that in all ways not just physically but emotionally and mentally to. When people mean something to you, you show up for them in all parts of their life.
If you hurt someone take responsibility for that and take ownership of that because if you have a solid relationship then forgiveness and moving on plays a huge roll.
All relationships are very important especially your marriage. Its not 50/50. There are days when one person can only give 80% when the other is only able to give 20% but always remember that all relationships are a lot of give and take. You both "bend" for each other and as long as both people are always willing to give it their all and put the work in, thats all that matters. Don't be selfish.
Thoughtfulness is huge and goes such a long way, especially in relationships. Its never about money (atleast not for me) Its about quality time, putting effort into someone, unconditional love and understanding. Remember its all about the little things.
Say extra prayers for those people that are heartless, cold and even a little mean. They probably need them the most and those prayers are probably all they have.
You can't fix stupid, not even with duct tape.
Appreciate the people in your life. The ones that check on you, that give you the same respect and love you give them and that love you unconditionally not just because of their "use" for you. The ones that show up for you, that fight for you, that care for you and that give you 100% and that accept you for who you are and not what you can do for them and don't judge you. Never make yourself a priority in someone elses life who only make you an option.
Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Always be true to yourself and always remember who the fuck you are!
If life doesnt go your way or as you planned, work around it. Its called maturity and being a grown up. Stop being a baby and throwing tantrums when your a grown ass adult.
Do better. Be better. If you're miserable then be miserable but don't drag anybody else down with you.
Life is too short to worry about things that are out of your control.
One day at a time.
If something or someone angers you, before you react, take a deep breath. Think before you speak. Ask yourself, is it really worth a response?
Time doesn't heal all wounds. In fact the wounds stay there, you just learn how to live everyday with them.
You are stronger than you think or feel.
Stop being a pussy and stop holding back. You want something go for it. If you want to say something, say it! Again, the biggest lesson that we continue to learn is life is too short and you never know what could happen in the blink of an eye.
I am who I am, if you don't like it the door is always open for you to walk out.
I won't ever intentionally hurt anyone's feelings because I firmly believe in treating people how you want to be treated. I continue to give people chance after chance after chance even after they show me their true colors and it takes a lot to piss me off but once I'm done I'm done and it will be as if you never existed to me.
Always say I love you.
Hug your people. In fact,hug them real tight and often.
Always keep an open mind and an open heart.
We listen and we dont judge needs to be an actual thing. "Only God can Judge"
Let's try to make 2025 better. Let's be better. Let's do better. I wish for all of you a great year ahead. I wish for you lots of love, joy, wealth and good health.
