Things I'm learning...

... about myself as I grow older, and hopefully a little bit wiser each day.

• The fact that I didn't ask for the advice doesn't mean I shouldn't take it.
  
• The term "mind your own business" takes on a whole new depth of meaning in adulthood. I have found few things more exhausting than trying to compare myself to other people.
  
• In many inescapable ways, I am who my parents are. But in other ways, I am definitely not. And you know, both are ok.
  
• I think that humans are very instinctive creatures and that we know a lot about what's best for ourselves instinctively. But I also think that we can be remarkable close-minded to the concept that our instincts might be wrong. And that if we spend a lot of time getting defensive over what has been a largely instinctive decision, it might be worthwhile giving the decision a second look.
  
• It's not enough to make a decision based on careful weighing of pros and cons. I have to have given some thought to how to deal with the cons, which don't go away just because I made the decision.
• The people who love me will continue to love me even if I change my mind about something that I was formerly adamant about.
  
• There is really nothing wrong with not knowing what to do and asking somebody else who does.
  

I thought if I wrote these all down in my blog, it would help me remember them. :)