I Wish I Would Have Known These Things 10 Years Ago…

After going through some recent trouble, heartache, and disappointments, I came to the realization that I am where I am because of my choices in life. Be it good or bad, relatively speaking, there are always things that are like thorns in my side. I could have prevented certain thorns if I would have known these things 10 years ago.

• Money does grow on certain trees, if you aren’t finding any, you’re looking up at the wrong tree
• It’s always better to stay silent when you don’t know something with 100% certainty
• Keep a tight circle of friends
• Nature heals
• Vegetarianism / veganism can change your life (not that meat is bad, it’s just that veggies are better)
• Don’t be afraid to change your appearance 
• Go after the dream – reality will become that dream
• You can learn something from everyone you meet
• Leave each place you visit brighter than when it was when you got there
• Go outside and stargaze at least once a week
• Don’t be so narrow-minded – this is a big world with a lot of bullsh*t – you may be an unknowing victim of bullsh*tish thinking and teaching
• Look up
• Keep looking up
• Smile more
• Time with children is incredibly priceless
• Memories are forever
• Make much of the life you’ve been given and don’t waste it 
• Find out your gifts and share them with the world – no matter how big or small
• Make peace, not war
• Make the choice to choose the right thing
• Pay attention to your dreams at night
• Look at the signs around you
• Stay away from things you know are bad
• Stop killing bugs and other creatures that aren’t going to harm you – why do you get to take the life of a ladybug when you didn’t give it the life to begin with? After all, it might think you are pretty cool.
• Ride your bike
• Hug your loved ones every single day
• Seek God and His mercy – He is most merciful

That’s my list. Much love. – JT