37 Life Lessons On My 37th Birthday

October 14, 2019

What a journey around the sun! Another year, another birthday, and what a wonderful opportunity to reflect on my life. I’ve collected so many valuable lessons along the way. Here’s a list of 37 things I would tell my younger self. Perhaps some will resonate with you as well. Enjoy!

  1. Life is constant magic (remember to pay attention)

  2. Every challenge in life is an invitation to evolve

  3. Life is a series of continuously building and letting go

  4. If you don’t ask for what you want, the universe won’t know how to give it to you

  5. Always treat people as if they’re already the best version of themselves

  6. Your intuition is your greatest teacher and the source of true wisdom

  7. It’s fine to let your brain drive, but sometimes it’s faster to let the heart take over

  8. Fear is a human construct. It’s only real because you breathe life into it

  9. Play hard, play often, and play with childlike enthusiasm

  10. “Should” is the worst thing you can say to yourself

  11. You’ve got you

  12. Be kind to others, but most of all be kind to yourself

  13. You can always build again, nothing is ever lost

  14. Forgive, always forgive

  15. Everyone is worthy of love, especially the ones that challenge you the most…they need a little extra

  16. Never stop creating, it’s what brings you joy

  17. There are some people who will never understand you, and that’s totally ok. You’re not here for them, you’re here for you

  18. You’re always enough…just as you are

  19. Creating space for boredom is important

  20. Let your intuition speak to you in all the quiet moments. Don’t rush to fill it with mindless action.

  21. Spend time in nature, the world’s greatest healer

  22. Thoughtful questions are a doorway to genuine connection

  23. Be generous with your knowledge, love, and time

  24. Perfection is a not a requirement for love

  25. Allow people to flow in and out of your life. Appreciate them when they’re in your life, and send gratitude when they leave

  26. Assume that life is a game you’ve paid the ultimate price to play

  27. Remember who you are

  28. Everyone is trying their best, be compassionate

  29. Be patient, slow down, take time to pause

  30. Love is the ultimate connector

  31. You’re here to learn how to be your truest self

  32. You don’t always have to know the destination to enjoy the ride

  33. Collect the failures, because it means you’re trying

  34. When in doubt, surrender

  35. Don’t be so short-sighted about who you think you are now…because “who you are” will continue to shift, grow, and evolve

  36. There will be so many more chapters to write! Savor your current chapter and write a new one when it’s time to tell a different story

  37. Home is in the people you choose to surround yourself with

Cheers to growth, happiness, and continuing the inner journey. Sending lots of gratitude to you all.

Love,

Hana

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