Life lessons at 18
6/20/2009
Kenneth Burchfiel
et al.
(In no particular order)
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Make sure you do things because you love doing them, not because you feel obligated to do them or because you are afraid not to do them. Do only the things you love, and you will be surprised at how much you can accomplish.
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Do not wait until the future to feel accomplished, satisfied or happy. Find reasons to feel accomplished, satisfied and happy in the present.
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Consider stress one of your worst enemies. Reduce it whenever possible.
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Seek help constantly. There is no bravery in enduring something alone.
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Keep organized and reduce clutter. Do not let yourself be overwhelmed by material things.
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Build a network of relationships—spiritual, human, animal. Others need you just as you need others.
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Incorporate plenty of physical and mental rest into your schedule. Do not be afraid to do things that may seem like a waste of time for others.
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Make use of the skills which you have been given. If you have a talent for writing, write. If you can teach others, teach. An ability is wasted unless it effects something.
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Put others before yourself. You will never know just how many others have put yourself before themselves.
10. As Reverend Edward Miller once suggested, “Give Jesus a try.” The outcome may be life-changing.
