Difficult Life Lessons Learned That You Appreciate Now.

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For a while, I believed that I had to have made more mistakes than most people I know. It finally set in that reality differed from the perspective I was holding on to because of a few people constantly reminding me of my wrongs. Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone is willing to openly share their mistakes, and each person has their own reason why.

Looking back on decisions I have made during times of questionable judgment or periods of my life where my mind wasn’t where it should have been, I can recall distinct lessons that I learned from each of those poor choices. Through prayer, talking to those that were affected, and channeling into my own soul, I have been able to feel or recognize a fraction of the pain I caused, and it has made me a better person. Saying I felt their pain fully would be illogical and an insult to any repair that has occurred over time to our relationship.

I’m not asking for details or seeking to shame anyone for anything because I humble myself daily in knowing that I have caused anguish to people that I hold very dear to my heart, even if not on purpose at the time. When I began to self-reflect in ways that were constructive and healthy while avoiding self-sabotage, I started seeing so many areas of my life that I could improve.

One particular lesson I have learned is that as long as I keep my mind and body healthy while maintaining a tight circle of other intelligent, intellectual people that I can trust, I should go with what my soul tells me to do and resist being changed by those who may wish to bring harm to my family, friends, community and country.

Never support intolerance. That needs to be clear. I will sit next to anyone and have a conversation, no matter how they look, talk or believe, but it doesn't have to change who I am or how I live my life.


What difficult life lessons have made you better as a person?