My Year's 12 Awakenings and Realizations

These have changed my outlook on life, myself and how I see others today:

Some may seem banal and known to you already BUT don't be fooled by their appearances.

Understanding or knowing something mentally is quiet different than going through the full blown experience yourself.

1. Live your truth today because you don't know what will come tomorrow.

2. Never ever take anything or anyone for granted, they may be gone the next minute.

3. Long lasting friends are very hard to come by and it takes years to create true friendship; cherish + nurture the one in the making and the friends you already have.

4. Real life is nothing like we have been told; life is harsh and one wrong choice/move can change things forever.

5. Turn your tongue 7 times in your mouth before speaking; it will give you time to think about what you are about to say. (French expression)

6. No matter how you look at it and how full your life is; you are always alone.

7. People can't hear you nor see you; they only live within their own pains, and only hear their problems when you speak. What we see or hear is a reflection of our subjective imagery in our own mind.

8. Create time NOW for the things you always wanted to do; tomorrow is an illusion.

9. No one is interested in the truth because it is usually too painful to hear.

10. Life comprises of a variety of individuals with different opinions on life; don't let your differences of opinion with another make it a deal breaker. Instead keep an open mind and cherish their differences and the enriching experience it brings you.

11. Humility is the one remedy to the illnesses of the mind such as: - an over bloated ego - self-righteousness or feeling that you know better than another - the know it all syndrome - the superiority complex - not willing to be wrong - and many others that you can come up with yourself.

12. Your past creates who you are today, so don't discard it, be proud of what it has made you into.
 

Marie-Aude Preau  Intuitive Holistic Health Coach / Yoga Instructor