Lessons so far

• ·         That God is REAL. I experience God in everything I do – not a cliché
• ·         That there are lessons in life not mistakes
• ·         That my desires, questions and thoughts are worth sharing because through this I understand situations.
• ·         That speech is unique to mankind so I need to speak up and speak out for myself first
• ·         I have learned what it means to fight for the rights of others
• ·         I learned that I am not a follower of my destiny but the author
• ·         That everyone is God speaking – I need to listen
• ·         I have learned that people respond to the energy we give out  and that people treat me the way I treat myself
• ·         That I have no tolerance around and for negative energy
• ·         I am worth the very best,  am beautiful, intelligent and unique
• ·         That my marital experience is not about men – it’s about what God wants me to learn
• ·         That  men are not beasts and cheats nor are they the enemy. People merely make decisions to lead their lives the way they want
• ·         I am not responsible for anyone but myself
• ·         That my parents are my best friends
• ·         I have learned that good, funny, intelligent and loyal friends are worth the investment
• ·         I have learned that grad school has been worth it
• ·         I have learned that I can live anywhere on this continent because it’s all about the attitude I master
• ·         I have learned that confidence is imperative
• ·         I have learned that I can be a hard worker
• ·         I have learned that my body is the one thing I am given in this life, it needs to be loved, cherished and treated with respect
• ·         I have learned that I can say NO  as an expression of love towards  others and myself
• ·         I have learned what  it means to have complete freedom in Christ
• ·         I have learned to appreciate the dignity of the person – knowing that even if we do not agree on spiritual, racial or political matters we have a contribution to make in each other’s lives
• ·         I have learned that it is okay to be me
• ·         I am worth every good thing on earth, travel, fancy restaurants, choosing a flight over the Amtrak
• ·         I have learned what it means to have faith and chillax
• ·         I have learned that I can exploit my creative talents and be resourceful
• ·         I have learned that I love good hotels and never quite complain when I miss a flight and end up at the Continental, Marriott or  the Imperial
• ·         I have learned that I am a crazy nomad
• ·         I have learned that there are places and people on this continent that can feel like home
• ·         I have learned that gun shots, Molotov cocktails and tear gas do not scare me anymore
• ·         I have and am still learning to be true to my passions, feelings, fears, intuition, morals and hopes
• ·         I have learned to be gentle with myself when I make it and when I do not
• ·         I have learned that gratitude is a kicker!
• ·         I have learned what real love is.
• I have learned that there is no limit to what I can think, dream and do