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42 Pearls of Wisdom | Part 2

Life Lessons From 42 Years of Living: Part 2 of 4

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Welcome back to my super, ultra, mega-long list of 42 life lessons or pearls of wisdom I’ve gained over the past 42 years of being alive. If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading Part 1, you can do so here.

Let’s jump right in!

11. Your Opinion Matters The Most

When making big decisions, it isn’t easy to know what is best. I waffle between all the possible scenarios because I always overthink. But I’m also a little bit of a people pleaser and a lot empathetic. I struggle with the burden of choosing what works for everyone, but the reality is that there probably isn’t one option that works best for everyone. So, then in doubt, the only option you have is the one that works best for you. (Humanely, of course — We’re not talking about intentionally hurting others with our choices.) Life is condensed to our own experiences. You will live and die in this consciousness. This is the only opportunity for life that you are guaranteed. Ultimately, you must make the choices that fill you with joy and serve you best. When you are on that fated deathbed, reliving your decisions, you need to have peace that you did the best you could with what you…