Summer’s end has come and I can’t believe we are heading towards the end of September. After our trip I have been so ready for Fall and getting back into the school year routine. Unfortunately, I’m typing this and it’s almost 90 degrees and it sure doesn’t feel like the end of Summer. The state of the world is a mess these days. Hurricanes, earthquakes, and political conflicts plague us daily. I’ve been trying to keep to myself and focus on my family and their needs. (as well as my own.) We have been making some serious shifts in our lives and it feels good. I feel at peace. Here is how it all ended….
At this Summer’s end I Learned that:
10. some people can’t just do a good deed for the sake of doing it. ( They need to get something out of it besides the fact that they just helped someone and they have to make sure that everyone knows they did it.)
9. just because you do good things doesn’t mean you are a good person. ( That’s kind of the follow-up to number 10.)
8. every time I think I’ve heard it all I’m wrong! ( I hope I never become senile and spill everyone’s secrets. I guess at that point we’d all be too old to care.)
7. the extraordinary can be found in the ordinary. ( I don’t think we need to search for happiness as much as just find it right in our daily lives.)
6. there is nothing anyone can say or do to help someone who doesn’t have kids understand the stress, worry, and work that goes into being a parent. ( I know, I was there once talking smack when I had no kids. Parents just breathe. They will never get it.)
5. we as people have lost our sense of humor. ( Everything doesn’t have to be so serious all the time.)
4. people think I can make magic happen when I can’t. ( I have been asked for some crazy favors this Summer. I admit that I have been able to pull off some amazing things for friends, but honestly, it’s been all about luck and timing. I don’t have any special connections or fairy dust in my pocket. I do what I can just like anyone else.)
3. I have to stand up for myself even if it disappoints somebody else. ( I think I blindsided a few folks. This has more to do with me than you. If it doesn’t feel good I will let you know.)
2. taking 20 – 30 minutes out of my day to just sit and read is a lifesaver. ( Make the time and just do it, you will thank me later.)
1.preserving your memories on film and photos can bring such joy and surprise. ( We recently had a bag of video tapes turned into DVD’s. I didn’t know what was even on some of these tapes. My husband and I were blown away about reliving our time with our boys as babies. I can’t believe it! Somethings were even different from we thought. If you have any do it!)
Emily says
I think these are all great things to keep in mind! I try to juggle taking pictures and videos of my kids, but still being in the moment. I know I will want to see those moments later in life, but being present for them now is key. It is always necessary to find that balance.
Brandi says
Great post here! I really loved your points on how we have lost our sense of humor. Everything doesn’t have to be so serious all of the time. I find this hard to deal with at times with others.
Rebecca Bryant says
I learne in September two valuable lessons. One, not everyone who says they are your friends are. SOmetimes they only want to be friends when you can do something for them. Second I learned no matter how much you do for some it is never enough. And yes I am ready for fall and a break in the heat.
Erin | Stay at Home Yogi says
Happy fall! Totally agree with #2 on your list! I have been doing that every morning for a while now and it has been really nice. Much better than watching the news! 😉
Ashley says
I’ve learned the unfollow and mute buttons are much needed on social media. Also, yes people are jerks and selfish!
Lois Alter Mark says
Yes to everything here! We recently watched some of our old family DVDs, too, and they made me cry. Seeing my grown kids as babies made me very nostalgic – and happy that we transferred the old tapes!
Cathy says
Hmm, not sure what I’ve learned this summer, but I love your idea of transferring some VHS tapes to DVD. We have so many from when our kids were younger and I’d love for them to have something to look at in the future.
Jasmine says
Yes to number 5!! With all that is going on in this world right now, we desperately need a little humor!
reesa says
Such lovely life lessons!!! Thank you for sharing!
Kristin says
We did a lot of traveling this summer and I learned that no matter how cool the vacation, it’s always great to come home.
Alicia says
So many good lessons! Sadly, I’ve noticed #10 to be true too often. So many people expect to be rewarded and praised for doing a good deed.
Cynthia says
You are so right, some people only do good because it helps their “image”, ugh, I hate that! I found some old films from the time I had my first boyfriend, but I didn’t want to see that! Not so happy memories!
Lynn Woods says
These are all great lessons! People that fall in lesson #10 always make me sad. Helping others should be enough.
Sapana V says
Self-time is very much needed. Reading is undoubtedly a good option.