06/08/2018: Keep Learning

As long as you live, there will be plenty to learn.

#Dear20Something,

There is always a lesson to learned, you know? Everyday teaches us something new. Rather it be good or bad or just down right ugly, we are taught something valuable. Here's some of the things I've learned recently:

• Respect everyone's thought process

Not everyone will think like you or process things like you. As we grow, we will encounter many people and we have to realize that we are all different. But, that doesn't mean that they are any less than you are. Sometimes we have the tenancy to look down on others just because of the way they think. (Unless they don't like Beyoncé, then they are just crazy! JK...okay...not really) It's not a fair judgement, give everyone a chance, you may just learn something new.

• It's perfectly fine to be happy...Trust me.

"Girl why you always look so mean?!" Like, smile sis. We get so caught up in all the things that could possibly go wrong, that we can't even enjoy the good moments that are in front of us. Sweetie, I promise there is nothing looming in the shadows waiting to ruin your life. (The Boogey Man doesn't exsist.) Enjoy your happiness!

• Set Your OWN Standards

This is YOUR LIFE!!! You make all the rules!!! Don't let others try to tell you how to navigate through your life. Social media has a way of clouding our judgement and making us think there is a "Standard" or "Goal" that you need to reach to be validated in this life. True validation comes from within yourself! Do what makes you happy, always!

• Keep your business...your business.

Confession: I am naturally an over-sharer. I can't help it! As much as I try, when I get excited about something, I want to tell the whole world!!!

But, recently I have found so much joy and solitude in keeping things to myself. Too many opinions, questions, and especially negative energy can ruin your happiest moments or even the bad moments. It sometimes best to just keep it to yourself. It gives you a chance to figure things out on your own and bask in the moment for yourself before letting the whole world know.

• You are already the person you want to be. (You just gotta believe it)

The things you have manifested and prayed for are literally already inside of you. Step out on faith, do the work, and make it happen for yourself! You have all the time in the world to just become just want you want to become. Don't be so hard on yourself. You got this.

Keep learning. Keep growing.

-Amber Jewel