This Week's Lessons

I was reminded of a few lessons this week.

1. Communication is vital - no one knows what you are thinking or feeling unless you tell them. Your friends, loved ones, or colleagues do not read your mind nor do they see the world the same way you do. It's crucial to tell people what you want them to know.

2. Friendships are transitory - Most of us are blessed with having a large number of friends in our lifetime. Our friendships run in cycles. A majority reach an end after a few years, while a special few will have peaks and valleys for the remainder of our lives. But, all will experience cycles of closeness and farness - and that is OK.

3. Overcoming the fear of failure - life is too short not to experience things because of fear. The saying "feel the fear and do it anyway" is something to live by. Truly living, for me, means pushing myself out of my comfort zone and overcoming my fear of failing.

4. Breathing usually makes everything alright - and when fear seems to be looming, breathing and breathing again can make the difference.

What lessons were you reminded of this week?