Lessons 2011 taught me

As the year goes by, I look back and think this was indeed a difficult year for me- in terms of personal and professional output. But I sincerely believe  that you learn the best in the most difficult times. Each year of my life has made me one year wiser, but for 2011, it has made me 27 times wiser (27, being my age!). Only thing left is to practice the wisdom now ;)

Certain things I have learnt and accepted have stood me in great stead when things went awfully wrong. Some lessons that I swear, and now live by too:

1. No matter how much one is told to do or not to do something, everyone learns a lesson only when they themselves live the lesson. We learn the lesson only when we go through it ourselves. Parents, friends, spouses have their own views but only when one experiences it for oneself does one truly understand. There is absolutely no point making someone understand. They won't understand till they have been there.
2. Mistakes do happen and so do tears. Learn the lesson for once and cry for once. Take your time to recover. But do remember till the time you are looking at the closed door, you would not notice the other open doors of your life. Moving on is tough, but is essential. 
3. There is nobody who will understand you perfectly except yourself. Not your parents, spouses, best friend. Yes, they may understand you and your problems to a large extent. Understand that it is good enough when they say that they understand your problems and are there for you.
4. Don't expect. In fact, accept. This is the most over-rated statement. We all have heard this, but is truly difficult to follow. People have different way of dealing with things and those may be entirely different from yours. Accept it and do no expect them to do what you want them to do. Despite the differences, if they stick on to you, they are your true treasures. Never ever let them go. If the differences created distances, let them go. They probably were not meant to brighten up your life!
5. Life is truly unpredictable. So make the most of it while you are alive. Do not wait for the best moment. This is the best moment. Express what you feel. Cherish each day and live wholeheartedly.  

Live with no regrets and no matter how hurt you are, love like you have never been in pain!

Happy holidays and a fab 2012 ahead :)))))

© Written by Garima Mahajan