Rants The One Who Got Away 9:53 PM There’s the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you’re with, and the one who got away. How often do you think about the one that got away? I always say I'd rather be the one who got away than the one who let go and forever lives in regrets. Things don't always end up the way we want them to, and there's nothing we can do but accept it. Let go and move on, so they say. I don't know about you, but sometimes I still find myself wondering about the what-ifs. What if I tried again? What if I believed the story, accepted the apology, and gave it another chance? What if I stretched my patience a little bit more? What if I tried to understand more? What if we fought harder for each other? What if I didn't give up? I'll never know. I guess it will always stay that way. I think it's better to stay that way. I know that once in our lives, we meet someone we thought we'd spend our happily ever after with before life took over and changed everything. The plans we carefully made for our future with this person ended. Reality cut like a knife and woke us from our beautiful dreams, forcing us to return to the real world and deal with the pain we thought would never stop. Maybe for another person, you are the one who got away. I believe it's part of the plan; to meet someone whose memories we'll forever cherish but whom we NEED to let go of. It's not my kind of plan, but what can we do? Life's a bitch. A friend of a friend posted this on Facebook (we don't know who the author is), and it's too good not to share. It speaks a lot about the one who got away---something most people can relate to.Everyone has their own Robin. We Know Memes We all have someone that got away. For all of us, here's one good read: The One Who Got Away(Author Unknown) In your life, you’ll make a note of a lot of people. Ones with whom you shared something special and ones who will always mean something. There’s the one you first kissed, the one you first loved, the one you lost your virginity to, the one you put on a pedestal, the one you’re with...and the one who got away. Who is the one who got away? I guess it’s that person with whom everything was great, everything was perfect, but the timing was just wrong. I suppose there was no fault in the person nor flaw in the chemistry, but the cards just didn't fall the right way. I believe in the fact that ending up with someone and finding a longtime partner, that is, does not lie merely in the other person. I can actually argue that an equal part, or maybe even the greater part, has to do with timing. It has to do with you being ready to settle down and commit to someone in a way that goes beyond the little niceties of giddy romance. How often have you gone through it without even realizing it? When you’re not ready to commit maturely, it doesn't matter who you’re with. It just doesn’t work. Small problems become big; inconsequential ones become deal breakers simply because you’re not ready, and it shows. It’s not that you and the person you’re with are no good; it’s just that it’s not yet right, and little things become the flash point of that fact. Then one day, you’re ready. You really are. And when this happens, you’ll be ready to settle down with someone. He or she may not be the most perfect, or they or she might not be the brightest star of romance to ever have burned in your life, but it’ll work because you’re ready. It’ll work because it’s the right time, and you’ll make it work. And it’ll make sense. It really will. So that day comes when you’re finally making sense of things, and you find yourself different. Things are different, your approach is different, you finally understand who you are and what you want, and you've become ready because the time has truly arrived. And mind you, there’s no telling when this day will come. Hopefully, you’re single, in a long-term relationship, or married with three kids…it doesn't matter. All you know is that you have changed. And for some reason, the one who got away is the first person you think about. You’ll think about them because you’ll wonder, “What if they were here today?” “What if we were together now, with me as I am and not as I was?” The one who got away is– the biggest “What if?” you’ll have in your life. If you’re married, you’ll just have to accept the fact that the one who got away got away. Believe me, no matter how fairy tale you think your marriage is, this can happen to the best of us.But hopefully, you’re mature enough to realize that you’re already with the one you’re with, and this is just another test of your commitment, which will strengthen your marriage when you get past it. You’ll think about him/her occasionally, but it’s alright. It’s never nice to live with a “might have been,” but it happens. Maybe the one who got away is the one who’s already married. In which case, it’s the same thing. You just have to accept and know that your memories of that person will probably bring a nice little smile to your lips when you’re old and gray and reminiscing. But if neither of that is the case, then it’s different. What do you do if it’s not yet too late? Simple –find him or find her. The existence of the “one that got away” means that you’ll always wonder…what if you got that one? Ask him out to coffee. Ask her out to a movie. It doesn't matter if you’ve dropped in from out of nowhere. You’d be surprised. You just might be “the one who got away” as well for the person who is your “the one who got away.” You might drop in from nowhere, which won’t make a difference. If the timing is finally right, it’ll fall into place somehow. It would be a great feeling, in the end, to be able to say to someone, “Hey you, you’re the one who almost got away.” Is there someone in your life who got away?
Faith God Is Not Fair 8:25 PM He makes His sun rise on the wicked and on the good, and makes the rain fall upon the upright and the wrongdoers. -Matthew 5:45 God is not fair. We say that God is a just Judge, but I also believe that He could be unfair. Why? God plays favorite. I know because I’m one of them. Instead of punishing me, He shows me mercy. When I run away from Him, instead of erasing my name on the palm of His hand, He runs after me. I could not escape His love. When I want Him to leave me alone, He patiently waits for my return. Because He knows no matter how long, I will always come back home to Him. He is a Lover who does not carry a grudge despite all the pain and the heartache I give Him. He does not keep a record of my wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:5). I lost count of the times He showed me that I am highly favored. Now, how can you say He is just? When all I do is disappoint Him and do wrong and all He does is forgive me every time, love me lavishly and unconditionally. Care for me patiently. Provide for me generously. God is not fair. God loves everybody, but I’m His favorite. Tee hee. Linked to:
Life Lessons 4 Ways To Silence Your Own Critic 3:13 AM Listening to the voice of discouragement makes us deaf to the Voice of Truth. Every day we deal with the voices in our heads. We can't choose what people tell us, but we can definitely choose what we keep inside our heads. We can choose what we will believe in. We can choose what to validate, accept and reject. We are our own worst critic. Worst because we live with the voices in our heads 24/7, and because when we believe what we tell ourselves, no one can tell us otherwise. Often, this voice is the echo of what the people around us say; our parents' constant reminder or comment while we were growing up, our friends who have different views from us, what the media or the society projects. Listening to the voice of discouragement makes us deaf to the Voice of Truth. It makes us forget that we are anointed to be great. We have a purpose. We can. How do you silence your own critic? 4 Ways To Silence Your Own Critic Know who you are. Know that you're not here by accident. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are a child of God and God does not make mistakes. If you have self-awareness, no one can change your identity for you. Take destructive criticisms constructively. Be objective in receiving comments. Understand that the person saying it has a different point of view. Sometimes they may mean differently but because we are also dealing with other personal issues, we take it negatively. Remember that not everyone will agree with you or support you. No one can offend you unless you let them. Don't be too harsh on yourself. Sometimes we are kind with others but we are mean with ourselves. Forgive yourself if you've failed. Give yourself the chance to correct the mistake you've done. Let go of the things and issues that are weighing you down. The voice of guilt is your loudest critic. It will tell you that you are no longer capable or qualified because of what you did in the past. Don't let one mistake define your whole life. Do not condemn yourself for one mess that you've made. Take a moment of silence and go with what your heart tells you. Go with whatever it is that will give you peace of mind. You were born with goodness planted in your heart so you feel off if something is not right. Don't numb your conscience. Don't justify the means by the end. It's important to stay connected with your inner self. Listen to your body because it manifests what you really need. It will be difficult at first to silence your own critic. It will take a lot of practice to know which voice to listen to. Just remember this, the Voice of Truth will never ask you to compromise your dignity. Tweet It will never tell you to do something that will violate you or others. The Voice of Truth will leave you pumped up and inspired. The Voice of Truth will remind you of your greatness and of your purpose and will not lead you away from it. So silence your own critic to hear The Voice of Truth more clearly. Gifs from Google images. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Single Life This Single Is Ready To Mingle 10:30 PM Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time. -Maya Angelou This single is ready to mingle. That didn't sound fabulous, did it? I felt douchey and juvenile saying that. But before you judge me, know my story: I have been single for a long time now. It was a choice I deliberately made. I allowed myself to feel ALL the emotions that bitter ending brought. Grief, disappointment, frustration, pain of betrayal, confusion, unforgiveness, grudge, angst, wrath, denial, depression, and what-have-yous were my constant companions. You see, I believe that all people were born good. So everyone for me deserves a chance. It's disappointing and frustrating to be yet again proven wrong. What's left to believe in? I closed my door to everyone who tried to woo me. I thought I would be unfair to them. I wanted to heal myself completely first. All throughout that roller coaster of emotions, I was battling to forgive. Difficult is an understatement. Imagine feeling vindictive while telling yourself, "I want to forgive. This is not me; angry, bitter, unforgiving. I want to be me again; happy, optimistic, hopeful. So today, I decide to forgive," at the same time? It got kind of bipolar-ish for a while there. My emotions was the tale of the two wolves for some time. But it was so difficult because as much as I wanted to feed the good wolf, the evil wolf was quicker and stronger. Most of the time, I lost the battle and succumbed to the evil one. I allowed it to consume me. It was becoming a cycle. But the stubborn kid in me won't allow one heartbreak to destroy my entire life. That was not who I was born to be. I deserve more than that. It got easier through time. Or maybe I just got stronger. Either way, I learned to love myself in the truest sense. I allowed myself to be happy again. I helped myself. Because let's face it. No matter how many books you read, no matter how wise the advice you receive from people, if you won't help yourself, no one else would. So I smartened up. I shifted the energy and attention I spent unleashing anger into fulfilling activities. I tried new things that I never thought I would dare do. I spent more time with the people who value and appreciate me, drinking up all the love they offer to fill up my emptying love tank. I allowed myself to be angry with God because I felt He did not protect me enough. Then again, it was not His decision in the first place. It was my recklessness which I so shamelessly blame on Him. I came to my senses and made my peace with Him. After all the blaming, the questioning and the hating, guess what He did? He didn't even make me take all the steps towards Him. He ran towards me when He saw me approaching. He embraced me. No questions, no reprimanding, no "I told you so". He accepted me back and loved me as if I have never sinned. He is a prodigal Father. I got so busy being happy again. I got preoccupied thinking, planning and acting to show my love to myself. I am terribly at peace with myself and with everything that's happening around me I forgot that I must share this love and this beautiful life with someone. Sure, there is no need for that if I am already okay with how my life is turning out. But somehow, I feel a nudge, a pull towards this path again. I feel like I have to continue the quest of finding the elusive one---the one. I think I've given myself more than enough room to breathe, to grow and to bounce back. I think my love tank is full enough that I won't be putting myself and the other person's life in misery by acting like a selfish, hungry, demanding toddler. I feel like I'm whole enough and ready to share my wholeness with another whole person. Because I believe that a happy relationship is made of two happy individuals, not by two miserable souls seeking for someone to make them happy. I don't know what surprises this year holds for me. I have plans but I know that God's plans will still prevail. I'm wise enough now to accept it whatever it will be because never had I proven that my plans are better than His. I'm putting everything on His caring hands as I step out the doors I once closed...single and ready to mingle. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Faith Where Is Your Arrow Pointing 9:30 AM True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. -C. S. Lewis Where Is Your Arrow Pointing When people compliment us for achieving something laudable, it is so tempting to take all the credit. When people look up to us, it is easy to feel superior and forget where we came from. That's why I like John the Baptist. People follow him and some even regard him as the Messiah. It would have been easy to take the credit, grab the opportunity and play god. But, he remained humble. When people look up to him, he always points the direction towards Jesus. Even when Jesus came to him to be baptized, he was hesitant because he knows where his place is at. Some people choose to play small and use humility as an excuse. That is selfishness and laziness disguising as humility. When you play big, you bless more people. Tweet Ultimately, it boils down to your intentions. True humility is not forgetting where you came from and the people who helped you to get where you are. True humility is knowing you are special, and helping others discover their gifts and self-worth, not flaunting what you have and making others feel less. True humility is recognizing your greatness knowing you were created by The Greatest of All, but giving back to Him all the glory He deserves. It's rejoicing over your achievements but not being arrogant about it. When you achieve something big, when you are recognized for your talent, when people put you on a pedestal, do you revel in your fame and claim all the glory? Or do you magnify The Force behind you? Do you remember the people who has helped you along the way? When people look at you and see how blessed you are, do they see the Blesser working in your life? Where is your arrow pointing? Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Life Lessons Never Settle For Second Best 9:33 AM I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. -John 10:10 Never Settle For Second Best We have always planned and wanted what's best for us. Nobody wakes up in the morning and seeks to make the worst decision and make his life as miserable as he could. We all have dreams. We all have aspirations. Remember when you were a kid full of dreams, and believed that you will live in that 3-story house you drew on a paper? Why most people cannot and will not turn their aspirations and goals into reality, I could enumerate a few reasons. But, the most common mistake we subconsciously make is that we settle. We settle for second best. We settle for what is comfortable. We settle for what is easy. We settle for what we think is best for us and what other people say we deserve. We choose not to pursue that dream we have always wanted; to be a renowned chef, to travel or perform, because we have settled to just dream. We have become too content. We have settled for what is good enough. Or maybe we have changed priorities along the way. Or we have lost hope after five rejections. Or we think we're too old or too late to pursue a certain dream. Or maybe the people close to us discouraged us and made us believe that we will not amount to it. And we believed them more than we believe ourselves. Or maybe, we have better reasons to sacrifice our own dreams to give way to the dreams of those we love. In that case, I'd like to salute you for your selflessness. You are an unsung hero. The wind beneath their wings. via GIPHY It is okay to be thankful for what is there. Contentment is key to achieving peace of mind. It is not okay however, to settle for what is there knowing that you can do more, give more and be more. If I could give my younger self a piece of advice when it comes to chasing dreams, it is this: You were made to do great things. Never settle for second best. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Life Lessons 3 Major Lessons to Bring In the New Year 9:18 AM There are precious lessons deep in the stench of failure and the filth of selfish choices. -Craig D. Lounsbrough My past year was fantastic. Epic. Historical. It could have been better, but I LOVE it. And I learned a lot from it. Here are 3 major lessons I will bring with me in the new year: Lesson #1 - Stop waiting for other people Don’t wait for others to apologize before you decide to move on. Some people are too proud to admit they have wronged you. If you wait for them to ask for forgiveness, you might spend your whole life remaining and holding on to a grudge. Don’t wait for other people to right the wrongs in your life. "Life is easier when you learn to accept an apology you never got." In the same way, don’t wait for other people to accept your apology before you move on. If you have asked for forgiveness and they still won’t accept it, make peace with yourself and get on with life. The important thing is knowing that you did your part. Don’t wait for other people to be available to accompany you. If you want to visit museums, see local places, visit cities or try something new and nobody’s free to come with you, do it yourself. It’s not their bucket list you’re ticking. It’s yours. Lesson #2 - Allow yourself to be really, REALLY happy. I did that this year. I allowed myself to enjoy life more. I let myself learn new things. I met with and listened to people who are more experienced than I am. I made peace with my past. I forgave the people who hurt me, and most of all, I excused myself for selling myself short. I chose to ignore, to let go of the could-have-been, and released the negative emotions and toxic thoughts I held on to for so long. I accepted the things I could not change and prayed to God for those we could not control. Though I worry sometimes, I have learned to let things be. I did more of what made me happy and gave up those that did not. I wrote more regularly. I read more books. Unlike before, I stopped reading books that bore me instead of painfully trying to finish the story. I go out more often to meet friends and nourish my relationships. I have learned to stop chasing people who do not try to meet me halfway. I shower my love and time instead to those who value me. Life is too short to spend with people who don’t appreciate you. I surround myself with encouragers, believers, and dreamers who act on their dreams and avoid those who drain me. It is not easy, primarily when you work where you meet all kinds of people. Still, if you are determined to protect your happiness and nourish your well-being, you learn the art of shaking off negativity fast. Allow yourself to be really, really happy. For all that you went through and all the hard work you put into what you do, that’s the least you deserve. Lesson #3 - Everything is a decision.Your life today is the result of the decisions you have made in the past. The life you dream of will come true if you decide to make it happen. I have made decisions in the past that I am glad I did. I also have made bad decisions that I sometimes regret. My only consolation now is that I have learned from them, and the consequences made me better. I would not have become the person I am without them, and I could not imagine myself otherwise. Everything in your life happens and results from your decisions every single time. Great relationships don’t just happen. You decide to make it happen. You choose to love even when you wake up and the people you love are not their usual lovable selves. You decide to forgive and compromise to save the relationship. You do not become an overnight success. You decide to study and master your craft. You choose to learn more about your field. You pick yourself up after you fail, even if you fall multiple times. Your addiction will not stop ruining your life unless you decide to put an end to it. You decide to be financially free. Your debts will not just go away. Your future will not secure itself. You decide today how your tomorrow will become. There may be goals you wish you had accomplished in the past year. It is never too late to pursue them again. Trials are inevitable, but you can avoid falling into the same mistakes and failures if you bring the lessons you have learned from the past. You can make this year better. I know I can. These 3 major lessons will help me make that happen.
Lux Thinking Aloud Liebster Award Recipient---Again! 4:04 PM I am a Liebster Award recipient---again! Woohoo! This is the second time that I have been awarded this year. I am so honored, so humbled, so amazed. I started this blog years ago but I only decided to get serious with it early this year and already, my effort has been fruitful. I have gained not only followers but friends as well in the blogosphere. That is for me more important than anything else a blog could bring; people I've made happy (somehow) and whom I'm able to connect with. This time, I would like to thank one lovely blog I follow, Raising Samuels Homeschool for giving me this award. To officially accept this award, I am following these 3 steps: 1. Link back and thank the person who nominated me. 2. Answer the 11 questions the person who nominated me asked. 3. Nominate 11 other bloggers for the award and ask them my own set of 11 questions. Google images Step 1: Thank the blogger who nominated and link back: Thank you Kelly of Raising Samuels not just for nominating me, but for posting relevant and inspirational stories as well. I'm glad I came across your blog. You've been very helpful. Keep on blogging! Step 2: 11 questions from Raising Samuels: 1. How long have you been blogging? 3 wonderful years. 2. Did blogging start out as a hobby for you and in what ways has it grown than what you expected? I started blogging as a space for my brain farts. :) Eventually, I ventured into online jobs and it has been a good portfolio for clients. Through time, I have been receiving great responses even from strangers, and I had no idea how they found my blog. After receiving a few emails from readers asking and encouraging me to write some more and even believe it or not, asking me for some life advices I've realized that this could be my calling, my mission. From then on I don't just write for my own entertainment, but for those whom I know I could reach out to and bless through my simple sharing. 3. What advice would you give to a new blogger? Keep on writing, keep on reading, keep on learning. Don't let one negative comment stop you from pursuing your passion. Focus on your core audience as advised by one of my favorite authors, Bo Sanchez. 4. How much time do you dedicate to writing or to your blog? When I started to become serious with blogging I saw to it that I update my blog every day if not every other day. Now I blog at least thrice a week and dedicate most of my time visiting other blogs as I learn a lot from them. 5. What is your blog about? Majority is about my faith and my life journey. Life has been pretty amazing when I surrendered my life to God and when I started to embrace my status and I want to share that to many. I also sometimes blog about my travels, reviews of books, movies, products, or places, re-posting quotes/songs that speak to me. I've also dabbed into writing short stories (6-25 words). Mostly brain farts really. 6. Where does the inspiration behind your writing come from? My hope to let people know that they are not alone in what they are going through through the stories I share. 7. What is your best post or the one you had the most fun writing? Everything about being single, the ups and downs, the pros and cons. 8. What is the hardest thing about blogging to you? Sometimes I have too many ideas I don't know where to start. Sometimes I want to write but I have not one single idea what to write about. 9. Where do you see your blog in 3 years? Hopefully I would be able to reach out to more readers, inspire more people and get to know more wonderful friends through it. 10. What is the best social media outlet for your blog? Google+ and Twitter. 11. What is one thing you would want your readers to know about you? That I may not be as great a writer as J.K. Rowling is or as poetic and profound as Maya Angelou, but always always always, I write from the heart. Step 3: The 11 excellent bloggers I nominate are: Jerboy Must Die! A Photographic Diary Chef Jay's Kitchen Tibs Tells Tales Letters From Launna Worldsplash Life by Chocolate Attraction2Fashion Kiss&Make-Up Beauty Blog The Knot Story ForRealGood 11 Questions the nominees must answer to accept the award: 1. What made you start blogging? 2. What is your blog goal for 2015? 3. If you are not blogging, what do you do most of the time? 4. What is your own definition of success? 5. Who do you look up to or want to emulate? 6. What was your dream when you were a kid and were you able to achieve it? 7. How do you deal with writer's block? 8. What book or movie changed your life or outlook on life? 9. What are you passionate about aside from writing? 10. Your favorite movie line. 11. What advice will you give your 13 year old self? I now officially accept my second Liebster Award for 2014. It has been a year full of surprises! Thank you 2014 for being so generous to me! Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Life Lessons 10 Lessons Learned From Being A Middle Child 8:00 AM Ah, the middle child. The often-overlooked gem nestled between the shining star eldest and the adorable baby of the family. Being in the middle can be challenging. That's why the Middle Child Syndrome exists. But it's an adventure. It's a crash course in adaptability, among many others. I should know. I'm a middle child, and here are ten lessons I've learned from being one. 1. FlexibilityLife is a constant dance of change, and you, my friend, are Fred Astaire with tap shoes for brains. You learned to adapt to your older sibling's metamorphosis from playful kid to moody teenager while becoming the coolest playmate your younger sibling could ask for. You're the bridge between worlds. The chameleon blends seamlessly into any situation. Tenor2. IndependenceLet's face it: the spotlight often shines on the first and last acts of the family play. But you, the middle act, learned a different kind of magic – self-reliance. You honed the art of fending for yourself, entertaining yourself, and figuring things out solo. You're the resourceful MacGyver of your life, which is a superpower.Giphy3. DiscernmentWhile the eldest basked in firsts and the youngest melted hearts with innocent eyes, you developed a keen eye for the real deal. You learned to differentiate between wants and needs, to appreciate what you have, and to make the most of every opportunity. You're the wise sage in the bustling family circus, the voice of reason amidst the whirlwind.Giphy 4. SimplicityHand-me-downs weren't just second-best. They were a crash course in minimalism. You learned to appreciate experiences over possessions, to find joy in the simple things, and to be content with enough. You're the minimalist master who knows that true happiness isn't measured in material possessions. Giphy5. GenerosityWith younger siblings vying for your toys and older siblings sometimes forgetting to share, you discovered the beautiful act of giving. You learned to share your candy, time, and heart, spreading generosity like confetti. You know that happiness multiplies when shared.Mangobaaz 6. Empathy Being the bridge between ages and personalities gave you a strong sense of empathy. You understand the joys and struggles of both the big kids and the little ones, the anxieties of the achiever, and the vulnerabilities of the baby. You're the therapist in sneakers who holds space for everyone's feelings.The Simple Catholic 7. You become your own hero. You learned to be your own champion in the hustle and bustle of family life. You discovered the joy of self-reliance, the confidence in finding your path, and the strength to celebrate your victories. You're the lone wolf with a pack on your back, the adventurer who knows that the most remarkable journey is the one within.Tumblr 8. Solitude SanctuaryNot everybody needs a constant audience; you are perfectly okay with that. You discovered the beauty of quiet afternoons lost in a book, the joy of introspection, and the power of simply being alone with your thoughts. You're the introspective explorer. And let's be honest, having a lot of siblings could be loud and noisy. So silence gives you a chance to breathe and just be.Giphy 9. SelflessnessStepping aside while others take the spotlight taught you the art of selflessness. You learned to celebrate the victories of others, to prioritize the needs of the family, and to find satisfaction in quiet acts of kindness. You're the unsung hero, the backbone of the family, who makes the world a better place without expecting anything in return. God, aren't you amazing? You deserve a standing ovation. Tenor 10. Patience Waiting for hand-me-downs, sharing toys, and navigating family dynamics all honed your patience like a diamond in the rough. You learned to wait for what you deserve, to appreciate the good things that come slowly, and to savor the journey as much as the destination. You're the master of calm amidst chaos, the one who knows that sometimes, the most extraordinary things in life are worth the wait.Giphy Lessons Learned from Being a Middle Child Being the middle child has its pros and cons. Everything a middle child has to go through worked well for me. I can relate well with the people I meet and feel I get the best of both worlds.I am on neutral ground. A place where an older or younger sibling has never seen the beauty of. Being a middle child sure could be challenging, but it's a journey unlike any other.Being born in the middle is a privilege I wouldn't trade for anything.7 Middle Child ProblemsA fun video about being a middle child from BuzzFeed As/Is:Are you the eldest, youngest, or the brilliant middle child in the family? What do you love about your birth order?This post contains affiliate links, so we'd get a commission if you purchase through the links at no additional cost to you. Thank you!
Life Lessons Birthday Life Lessons 5:06 AM It`s not how old you are, it`s how you are old. -Jules Renard For my birthday this year, allow me to share with you the beautiful realizations and life lessons I've learned which were very well summed up by José Micard Teixeira. Sometimes these beliefs got people questioning me, raising their brows and telling me I'm too rigid, uptight or arrogant. Someday, I hope the rest of the world will see things this way. I no longer have patience for certain things, not because I've become arrogant, but simply because I reached a point in my life where I do not want to waste more time with what displeases me or hurts me. I have no patience for cynicism, excessive criticism and demands of any nature. I lost the will to please those who do not like me, to love those who do not love me and to smile at those who do not want to smile at me. I no longer spend a single minute on those who lie or want to manipulate. I decided not to coexist anymore with pretense, hypocrisy, dishonesty and cheap praise. I do not tolerate selective erudition nor academic arrogance. I do not adjust either to popular gossiping. I hate conflict and comparisons. I believe in a world of opposites and that’s why I avoid people with rigid and inflexible personalities. In friendship I dislike the lack of loyalty and betrayal. I do not get along with those who do not know how to give a compliment or a word of encouragement. Exaggerations bore me and I have difficulty accepting those who do not like animals. And on top of everything I have no patience for anyone who does not deserve my patience.
