What's the most important thing life has taught you about yourself?

Life has taught me that most things don't matter in the grand scheme of things. Whatever your difficulty, if it doesn't kill you, it will make you stronger.

Will

I have learnt over time that with life you need to play the game...you only get out what you put in!

As someone once said "the harder I worked the luckier I got"

Take good care of those that you love.

Robbie T

That as long as im still breathing there is still a chance ill get to where i want to be.

Aaron

Hi Nic,
Thank you for posting this question as it is very important to remember the good and the bad lessons that life has to teach us.

I feel that the single most profound lesson I learned was while I was volunteering for hospice. I had been visiting an elderly man for over 4 months and its funny how quickly two strangers can become companions when there is something as imminent as death bringing them together. On our last visit I noticed that he was very agitated and was trying to tell me something. I cut our session short to let him rest, but for the life of me I don't know why I didn't say a formal goodbye directly to him, but to his family. As soon as I got in my car I knew he was going to die and to my everlasting shame I did not turn that car around and tell him goodbye. He did die four days later.

That lesson taught me to always tell the people that you know and care about goodbye every time you part.

Frith,
Kayla

Life has taught me that I can do anything I put my mind to.

Life has taught me that if you pull yourself back up and keep moving forward every time you get knocked down, you will be rewarded. The reward might be success, it might be greater strength, or skill, or simply greater confidence – but you will be rewarded in some way.

I suppose the principle is, "You never fail until you stop trying."

GT

That's a loaded question!

Some great answers already....I think theres plenty more to learn but the main thing is that you have to not take yourself to seriously, but work hard, have fun, and appreciate what you have.

Kay - I know what you mean. I never had the chance to say goodbye to my mum when she died - closure is so important.

pstrachocki - you are absolutely right. Your quote echoes the famous Henry Ford quote: "Whether you believe you can or that you cannot, you're right!"

GT - thanks for reminding us of that simple but often forgotten truth!

SDotSpells - Have fun - now you're talking!

A few life lessons I've learned:

1) Fear is not real. It feels real, it looks real, but it's almost always an illusion in the mind, and it does not control me, unless I choose to let it. I've learned a variety of techniques to reduce or remove fear and when I experienced my first conscious shift out of fear, I realized from that moment that I COULD live the life I desire.

2) Being happy or sad, rich or poor, fat or thin, shy or outgoing, etc is totally a choice. I've lost 30 pounds almost effortlessly last year, I used to be tremendously unhappy years ago, and less than 6 months ago, I went from being thousands of dollars in debt, not knowing how I was pay to 2 months rent in a matter of days and a no more than $30 on me to completely paying off all of it in one fell swoop. No joke!

3) The impossible IS possible. There is always a way out, regardless! But often times we are too busy focusing on the problem that we don't see the solution. The money situation at the time was not exactly the most enjoyable experience, but I got through it, and it proved to me that as long as we don't give up and as long as we believe there is a solution, we CAN succeed!

That I need to love and take care much about my self.. To take care my health so I can also take care my love ones.. And not to give up to all the obstacles that come on my ways..

inspiring thread....great share

　
　
　
That anything can be overcome. And, even make you into a better person because of it. (Been dealing with social anxiety, depression, suicide, etc.)

When you think you just can't go on, that you cannot bear this, that you will not recover from this thing.....somehow, you do.

That the only way to fail is to stop.

That even if you start from less than nothing and are told you are going to die in 6 months and that there is no hope at all, that you CAN make it and that even 5 top specialist doctors can be wrong or that your will can be stronger than their diagnosis.

You CAN, against all odds, achieve goals you set for yourself.

You CAN survive creating millions of dollars only to have it all destroyed and lost and be at less than nothing again and YOU CAN, start again and create it all over again.

But from all this, the main life lesson I have learned is that when all is said and done, whether you have millions of dollars, live in a mansion, fly in private jets and socialize with celebrities or have nothing, live in a mobile home and barely get by, the people who truly love you will be there NO MATTER WHAT and it won't matter to them at all, one way or the other as long as you are happy.

Here's what life has taught me about myself:

1) Discovering oneself is a continual process. The idea of "knowing thyself" and searching for answers and solutions within (instead of looking outwards) is extremely powerful - and the basis of most spiritual teachings...

By finding out more about myself, I find it easier to understand and relate to other people.

2) Fear is nothing but a state of mind. Yes, that fear IS real, but when you realize that you have power over it, it becomes less scary.

3) I'm fully responsible for my success. This helps me avoid blaming other people/circumstances and playing the victim. I'm in full control, "the master of my fate, the captain of my soul".

Anyway, the more you discover about yourself, the more fascinating it becomes...it's a life-long process, I guess...

Don't give up your dream! Be effort and patient ! I like everyone's posting!

18 months ago, my heart was stopped for 5 hours so surgeons could repair it. I learned that life, in any form, is WAY better than death.

So many things I've learned...

But a big one is definitely - "That which does not kill me makes me stronger."

My lesson was that if you work hard enough you can do it.

While that may sound generic, being a kid I always sa

-Sw successful people as holding extraordinary talent (rather than just hard work).

-Simon

Life has taught me to learn from every experience.

Learn to trust what you feel inside.

life taught me that there are consequences to everything and you have the choice to decide, it's all about you, >>YOU ARE WHAT YOU THINK YOU ARE<<

Life taught me not to take every chances for granted. Every minutes count.

Living my life as if I were to die tomorrow. It's simply saying live your life to the fullest. Learn to appreciate everything and anything that surrounds you.

Life has taught me that...your every wish in your life is fulfilled just if you tried to do it.

Every morning when I get out of bed amd stand up..... I stop and think how fortunate to be able to do just this, as some people can do even do this simple thing.

I appreciate the fact that I have another wonderful day so I can make the most of it!

I know it has been said already but it rings true to me everyday. That i can achieve everything that I put my mind to so I am never discouraged no matter what anyone thinks or says.

Just like you I resigned from a well paying job and I did not tell those close to me because I know they believe in employment and would not understand and though it is not so obvious to others whether I made the right decision, I know I will achieve what I set out to do and prove them all wrong.

Stop trying to impress people by being someone you're not because in the end, you'll lose yourself, and We don't have to do anything - we always have a choice.

Everything in life in in-perfect, I learn how to accept both side of life. That's how I do to overcome frustration or disappointment. Embrace both side of life.