#WhatILearnedAsAnAdult

So I have this social network friend named Redi W. He is the king of
#WhatILearnedAsAnAdult posts. I generally find his post relatable so I thought I’d share #WhatILearnedAsAnAdult with you guys 🙂

1) I often describe myself as being very simplistic. Life isn’t as smooth and simple as I would like it to be, and I tremendously appreciate the strength in resiliency. I have learned that making a few short-term goals and completing them over a short period makes me happier than making a long term goal and not being happy until I reach that goal later down road. My long term goal is to be happy, so by steadily maintaining fulfillment along the way, in a sense, I’m already there.

2) While we live in a capitalist society, our financial well being is placed in the hands of the highest bidder, so it is important for me to reassess my finances annually. The best financial security is being debt free, not owing anyone, so the closer I get to that point, the better off I am financially. I’m constantly looking to lower my homeowners insurance, car insurance, and looking to become more energy efficient, saving myself from having a panic attack when I open my electric bill. I’ve recently stream lined my mortgage to get a lower interest rate, which saves thousands over the life of the loan and a few extra dollars monthly.

3) I don’t ever want to be so religious that I miss the point. For me, the point being is the spiritual connection/relationship with God, and sharing the experiences and blessings across the board, not only with those who share the same faith, and without judging those that oppose it.

4) Good communication is key to any successful relationship. Everyone loves differently. If you don’t feel your love is reciprocated, it doesn’t necessarily mean that person doesn’t love you with all they have, you just may not share a similar experience of what love is. In either friendship or romantic relationship, spend time experiencing each other whole heartedly and with an open mind. Love is a subjective experience and can grow into easily complimenting others when you can understand each other.

5) Im still a kid a heart and the greatest gift I can give to myself, is being myself; changing what I don’t like and accepting what I cant change took years of practice. (Freeing your mind) Life experience is one of the best teachers and can be a great character builder. Whatever makes you happy, do it more often. Clearly if setting fires or grand theft rocks your world, this does not apply, but if someone makes you happy, see them more often. You get the point. While the only thing constant in this world is change, my motto is “its never to late to get brand new.”