It’s my favourite month of the year. Not so much cause I was born in this month. Not so much because I love winter – you’re allowed to love it when you live in the tropics. Not really because it’s the holiday season and everything is awash with colour and fairy lights and stardust. It is magical and in that magic, you get to ponder on your life and make peace with what’s brought you here and what you have to look forward to in the next year. There’s also the fact that no matter how much you’ve screwed up this year, you have a fresh start just around the corner.
And you know how hot chocolate makes philosophers of us all –here are some life lessons that struck me when I was sipping a dream, cuddled up in my blanket and being distracted from my book
- Life isn’t fair but it still is very, very good
- When fear and uncertainty grips you, don’t retreat into yourself. Take baby steps
- Your job won’t take care of you when you are ill or need pampering or both. Your friends and family will. Your time investments should reflect this.
- Life is too short to not enjoy it or be happy
- Make peace with your past. It will haunt you every now and then but it’ll stop getting in your way.
- If your relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it
- Don’t save for a special occasion – break out the nice wine, put on your fancy clothes, light the scented candles – TODAY is the day.
- As hopeless as it seems, things pass.
- All that will truly matter in the end is that you loved and loved completely.
- Breathe!
Bonus Life Lesson – When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile!
This Labyrinth I Roam 
# 5 is a good one!
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I thought so too. Thank you!
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#7 – you know, it doesn’t even have to be about the uncertainty that one could die at any point. It’s about time moving… and then you’ve never worn that special dress while you were young enough to do.
Nice post, especially like the bonus!
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Amen to that. It’s about time.
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I love your list, in particular the bonus lesson. I am little sad about number six. This must have been wrought through a personal experience. Still if you apply the rest of your list to this ill you will no doubt prevail.
Regards
Sir
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Sir, thank you. It’s all a part of what had made me, me and I don’t think I would have half the appreciation I do to life if it weren’t for all those not so pleasant experiences. Also, #6 was very, very long ago! Hope you and darling are well!
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That second one in particular has good timing. Thank you.
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Fear is usually all in the head huh? Glad it helped!
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I always like it when the New Year comes around. It’s like getting a new start. Every day also gives us that opportunity. I get up early early in the morning…can’t sleep. But sitting here at the computer by myself gives me plenty of time to think how I want my day to go.
Your suggestions were really helpful this morning. 🙂
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That’s really lovely to hear. My work day is nearly ending but you’re right, every day can be a new start!
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I know many people who can use this list. As for me, resistance is definitely futile when it comes to chocolate. 🙂 Thanks for this lovely post.
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Glad you enjoyed it Lori! Cheers!
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Hmmm, hot chocolate 🙂
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Missing: Cheesecake! But then that would be too much to handle!
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Very true! I could offer some chocolate cake at the moment.
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Mmmmm chocolate cake for breakfast!
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Good post, something Celeste searches for! 🙂
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Haha. Glad to be of help!
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Your blog and your writing, in my opinion, just keep getting better and better. Good stuff. 🙂
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Awww. That makes me smile with glee! Cheers!
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