My 24th birthday just passed - and every year my birthday makes me re-evaluate my life. The monotony of daily living sometimes makes me forget who I am and what my ultimate goals are, but at least once a year it's nice to regroup and refocus my life.
I have a few personal goals for this next year:
- Giving. One of the best ways to enhance your life or find purpose is to give to others. I am definitely not made of money but it's nice to give what I can, when I can.
- Filling your "bank account". I was once reading one of Joel Osteen's books and he talked about filling "bank accounts" of the people in your lives, meaning, you should always deposit positive and truly good things into other people. Constantly "withdrawing" from someone will drain them, as well as drain the relationship you might have with that person. It's important to make as many positive deposits into others as you can...you never know when you'll need the withdrawal.
- Being happy with where I'm at. I think this is probably the hardest one. I have a difficult time just enjoying the moment, but this year I'd like to change that. I'm usually so focused on where I'm going that I don't enjoy the ride. This year is all about the ride..fast, slow...at least I'm going.
Things I learned at 23:
- Never EVER take people for granted. This is an easy one, yet so easily forgotten. The people in your life, good or bad, are there for a reason. They are there to build you up or challenge your faith in yourself. Either way, be grateful for them.
- Being a good friend is far more important than I ever thought.
- Growing up isn't that bad - embrace it!
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yay a new blog to stalk! im sorry i missed your birthday so happy late birthday! and everything is this entry is great things to remember!
ok could have sworn i posted on this! anywho. happy late birthday ashley sorry i missed it :( i love your goals for the year and completely agree with everything you learned last year. hope your doing well!
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