I’ve Learned
In 25 years…
I’ve learned that love is the undercurrent of all that is.
I now understand my parent’s nagging worries that I didn’t give a second thought to, were all coming from a place deep within their heart.
I now understand that sometimes love can be lost but is always calling to be found.
I now understand the importance of loving myself.
I now understand love can come from any form of life – need not be romantic or devouring, simply the leaf on a tree, or the chirp of a bird.
I now understand how important is it to remind the ones around that they are loved.
I now understand the power of love.
I now understand that above all, love is always the answer. Really, and truly.
I’ve learned that my confiding notion that I would live forever is indeed not the way it all works.
I now understand that life is a gift, and it can be taken from me at any moment.
I now understand that my body needs so much love, care and respect.
I now understand that I won’t always have my healthy body – and to use it to it’s full advantage.
I now understand the importance of time and how precious it really is.
I now understand that there will be no better time than NOW.
I now understand that to seize the moment is to wrap life around your finger ever so tightly making use of every inch.
I now understand the power of forgiveness and how truly important it is to put the past behind.


beautiful! Definitely important lessons for us all to learn. thanks for sharing!
thank you!Oooooh the many lessons of life!
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Busy editing today, but wanted to share a lovely blog post I came across today, that speaks of matters of the Heart
thanks for sharing my friend
Your welcome! Lots of wisdom!
Really inspiring .. beautiful
thank you!
Beautifully written and so true…the greatest of these is LOVE.
thank you…. that is right, love conquers all!
we grow through so many types of love in our growing years, but now as adults, we know the most important love of all, ourselves and who we represent
yes!! well put… I agree. Thank you!
Beautiful! I need to learn a few of those lessons, still.
~Lynn
Thanks Lynn!
I’m sure some take a life time to learn some of them.. we all understand these things, but learning and living them is the hard part .
Blessings to you!
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I have no other words to describe this, all I can think of is… Lovely
another thank you
Wonderful post!
Roxanne
Thank you, Roxanne!!
Beautiful!
Thanks, Suzi!
beautifully written! Loved it!
thank you!!
Well and wisely said.
Thanks !!
Hi Rachel,
Happy 25th birthday to you! 25 is a great year
May many more blessings come your way. I love the lists of your realizations above! It’s great that you’re already so thoughtful about many of life’s lessons at such a young age ; ) You’re right Rachel, there’s no better time than NOW! Thank you for posting all of these greate reminders to appreciate life.
“No day but today.” – Jonathan Larson
thank you so very much for your kind words, I appreciate them all!!
I forcast 25 to be a spectacular year ! gotta make the best of it..
thank you for the ovely quote..
Twenty-five was interesting year for me. My son started Kindergarten, my daughter turned two. I really began to accept myself for who I am, and others for who they are. Notice the word “began” in that sentence — I am no expert at it yet! Far from it, in fact. But, beginnings are always bright and fresh and hold expectations that last a lifetime. (I must add, I am only in my twenty-sixth year. It’s much the same as twenty-five, but with much more grace for failing at my own intentions.)
Keep calm and carry on! xo
Thank you for the lovely comment! I agree that age comes a realization that allows for more real outlooks on life… less artificial. I do believe that this acceptance.. and new way of looking at life can also come at a young age..the term ‘old soul’ is used usually in younger folk who seem wise beyond their years… always amazes me.
thanks again HUGS!
Great post! Love the photo too. I found it after you liked my post on self worth today. http://wp.me/p1Eh63-43 Love that! Yours is beautifully and poetically written. Thank you!
Well Done!