What Have I Learned in 29 Years?

I’ve learned…

that there is a huge difference between being the daughter and being the mother.

that parents are not perfect – and the minute you recognize and accept their weaknesses, you start seeing them as humans and not people with superpowers who can kill a monster with just a mere glare.

that parents should learn to apologize to their children.

that saying “sorry”, “I love you” and “thank you” is not at all difficult.

that there is power in honesty.

that time flies fast and you have to grab every minute of it.

that there is a thin line between kindness and cowardice.

that life truly happens when the least you expect – and plan it.

that you should always appreciate whatever gift a child gives you.

that prayer may not work but it can really give you a lot of strength.

that relationships are strengthened by laughter but true bond results from tears

that butterfly kisses and limitless hugs make a good person

that there is always something good that results from bad things

that money does not create class

that life need not be grand to be spectacular

that everyone appreciates kindness

that we all truly need to learn to let go especially when all that’s left to do.

that your anger only empowers the person whom you are angry at

that love, not time, heals the wounds

that the most powerful thing in the world is a mother’s love

that true love accepts imperfections

that I am strong and it is love and faith that empower me.

that you only truly learn to enjoy life once you have learned to love yourself.

that there are some things that you have to give up – and that there is nothing wrong with that.

that I should have learned to keep my mouth shut.

that there’s no one bitchier than a woman with PMS.

that there are people whom you can never truly forget.

that some people are just plain assholes.

that the passion fades, but you can certainly do something about it

that jealousy, envy and greed create a dangerous combination

that giving can truly make you happy

that real beauty comes from within - and this is not a cliche.

that you can do something in a single minute and regret it for the rest of your life

that being angry does not give me the right to be cruel.

that friendships can grow even over the longest distance.

that there are no impossible dreams

that words, books and art keep me sane.

that relationships are never far beyond repair

that I still have so much to learn.