I’m learning a lot about myself and life these days.

• I’m learning that it’s okay to ask for what I need.
• I’m learning that my dreams don’t magically come true without hard work.
• I’m learning that my impatience or annoyance is more about my inner state of mind than it is about the one doing the annoying.
• I’m learning that some people struggle being real and genuine and that’s okay.
• I’m learning that I also struggle at times with being real and genuine and that’s okay too.
• I’m learning that being vulnerable is risky but it’s also where the fertile soil is for personal growth and loving.
• I’m learning that in regards to my diet and health, I’m either progressing or regressing: I’m rarely ever simply maintaining.
• I’m learning that as a writer, writing doesn’t happen on its own.
• I’m learning that the best of intentions are rarely ever good enough apart from taking action.
• I’m learning that procrastinating rarely ever leads to greatness.
• I’m learning the ability to follow through is more difficult than the rush of brainstorming.
• I’m learning that time spent on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram does not necessarily count as online research.
• I’m learning that my wife has the patience of Job most days and she truly fits the description of the better half.
• I’m learning that sometimes the person in the most need of my love is me.
• I’m learning that staying aware and present can be difficult when there are so many distractions.
• I’m learning this world can provide me with awe and wonder every day if I slow down enough to look.
• I’m learning that peace and contentment originate inside myself regardless of my environment.
• I’m learning that my children teach me way more about life than I could possibly teach them.
• I’m learning the answers to life’s questions usually come to me easier when I’m not so desperate to know them.
• I’m learning that I’m never done learning as long as I’m alive and I’m totally cool with that!

I’m curious what you’re learning lately? Will you take a minute to comment and share?

 

Peace,

~Travis

PS. I’m learning that life is more enjoyable when I don’t take myself quite so serious.  😉