Life Lesson within a Ramble

Group Bonding

Sometimes, cultural teachings can get in the way of progress. This quarter, the writer has learned that by holding onto what is already learned, people can forget that life in itself is a learning experience. There are things and people that are completely different from the people that have surrounded us in our early years. Lessons from other people’s mistakes or successes can teach others not to repeat them. In that respect, no one really dies. This year has shown people do not really go away. Their lessons never really go away.

There is an idea that people take on the traits of their parents. People end up marrying people most like their parents (even if they are actively trying not to). We collect these emotional and spiritual diseases that engulf us. They make us feel uneasy about life. We feel like the world is on us. We tend to let problems become part of our identity. In therapy, the purpose is to separate the problem from the person. The lesson is her that, only problems can be solved, not people was important to learn. The therapist can be an adversary to a story, not the storyteller. This will be applied to life in ways that this writer could have never imagined before. We had topics like LGBT counseling and infidelity in my courses. Dealing with these subjects personally, they will help me become more culturally competent.

I see people who deal with stressful subjects every day. Life can be piece of work and sometimes, people feel like it is too much. We feel like dead men walking. Life is just kicking us in the back. We get one bad thing after another. It just does not seem to end. I have learned over the years that it is not always so bad. We get the bad shots at us, but there are good shots to come afterward. Some call them blessings in disguise. We may lose our jobs, and it takes a long time to find another one. That time could be spent on rebuilding ourselves, work on interview and social skills, may even take some classes in something. We may have a relationship end, this is the time to focus on your role in the relationship and the breakup. It is not always 100% on one side. Both people play a part in this story and how it ends. What did you do? What did you not do? At the same time, we cannot dwell so much on the past. It cannot be fixed or repaired. You have to learn from it and move on. Try refocusing that energy on yourself. Girls, get that new look, attitude or whatever you want. Guys, do something for yourself. This is your time to see what life can bring you.

I am not saying to go out there and let your freak flag fly, but there is nothing wrong with a little bit of fun. Was there something that the other person wouldn’t let you do? Go ahead and do it. There is no one to stop you now. Just make sure it is a legal activity.

Okay people….final words

Let life be your professor.

Have an awesome day!!

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