Thursday Thirteen #1
If you’re a regular visitor you know I’m doing some self reflection during this count down or as I say to friends – count up to 40. What better way to start off my first edition of “Thursday Thirteen” by listing 13 things I’ve learned over the last 39 years. I’ve learned more but for the sake of space, I’ll just stick with 13 for now (smile).
1. God is love. His grace and mercy has been abundant in my life. He’s saved me and protected me–even when I didn’t know I needed protection.
2. People will treat you how you allow them to treat you.
3. Trying to live a life without regrets is hard.
4. Learning how to forgive is easy when you realize how much Our Father in Heaven forgives our multitude of sins.
5. You can be too nice. We are to treat each other with respect, but we are not to let someone use us.
6. Pampering oneself isn’t selfish. Everybody needs a little “me” time.
7. Pursue dreams now because later is not promised to us.
8. It’s okay to say “NO.”
9. Being single isn’t the end of the world.
10. Being married doesn’t guarantee happiness.
11. Being childless doesn’t matter when you have nieces, nephews and little cousins.
12. Internalizing feelings can be harmful to your health.
13. Celebrate life – because each day is a gift!!!
This song expresses how I feel. I’m wiser, stronger and better …well listen to the song for yourself 
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Awesome thirteen!
My life really started getting good at 40. Happy fortieth. The forties are fabulous!
#2 is powerful. Every woman should have that thought ingrained in their head, don’t you think?
The wisdom really starts kicking into full gear at 40. Enjoy!
I love your T13. I do have the children, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. And other children in the family seems to flock towards me when I’m around. Even though I usually have on my stern face.
But Sheila, I couldn’t agree with you more, God is love and he is truly the best way to live life to the fullest.
Welcome to the TT family, and thanks for checking me out.
I like that you’re counting UP to 40. I wish I could convince myself that turning 40 is a good thing! (thankfully, I still have time)
One thing I’ve learned: if you want to hang from the monkey bars with the kids, do it with a smile. Those looks the other moms are giving you — they’re jealous. Ignore it and keep smiling.
Great TT! You’ve really put a lot of thought into your “counting up”.
I’ve been in denial of hitting my 40s for years now. If I (now all too rarely) get carded by a pimple-faced teen at the grocery store, you’d think I’d won the lottery. *G*
And I try to do #8, but nobody ever seems to listen.
I love this list! All I can say is if we can all learn these things before 40 the world just might be filled with happier people.
much love and peace,
Gwyneth
Thanks Jan. I keep hearing the 40s are fabulous.
Ruth – I agree. #2 needs to be ingrained in all of our heads.
ZenMomma – I look forward to it. If I only knew in my 20s what I know now I would have saved my self some heartaches.
Prettylifeonline – you got my vote. Hope you win.
SandyCarlson – thank you for those kind words. People don’t mean any harm but I get lots of questions-why don’t you have kids. It used to bother me but it doesn’t anymore.
Jennifer C – Amen
Susan Helene Gottfried – Susan, they’re just jealous–keep hanging from those monkey bars as long as you’re physically able.
Jennie –
Lori – lol…Yes the word “No” seems to be foreign to some people so when you say it, they look at you all strange.
Gwyneth – Thanks. We live and learn (well we’re supposed to…smile)
Great 13. I’m especially fond of #13.
Welcome to TTing!
Congratulations on surviving your first one. I will repeat what everyone has said – I love being 40. Clearly, from your TT, I don’t need to tell you why.
Happy TT!
What an auspicious TT debut! There is so much you say here that is wise I can’t choose a single one to praise. Thanks for sharing (and thanks for visiting my TT).
Great TT! Loved #13! That is something that I’ve learned to hold true over the years. Each day is a gift from God..live it and treasure it as though it is a gift.
Welcome to Thursday Thirteen! That’s a lot of wisdom crammed into one post.
Thanks for visiting me today!!
Karen of the MomDot Street Team
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You sound like a very wise woman…I say a big AMEN to this post. 40 isnt so bad…39 was worse:) Happy TT and thanks for stopping by.
A wonderful list, Shelia! Very few people get everything they want out of life. The key is seeing the good in what we do have.