- there is never an appropriate time for racist humor. in fact there’s nothing humorous about racism.
- a very special valentine’s day can still be ruined by alcohol combined with one’s history of infidelity.
- it is important to get away and reflect. it is also important for people to get away from you so you can reflect.
- birthdays are arbitrary. it’s a good idea to give more of a damn about other people’s birthdays than your own. odds are, they give more of a damn about their birthday than yours anyway, so just go with the flow.
- it isn’t necessary to implement good advice immediately. planning it out is not the same as stalling.
- some of your friends will likely betray you. but so will everyone else. get used to it.
- buddhism is nothing. people who look for something within buddhism miss the point, but perpetuate a cottage industry. accept that this is how things are.
- there is magic in fenway park. so good so good so good.
- if you ask for a sign from God and it doesn’t come, do not be surprised. if you ask for a sign from God and it does come, do not be surprised.
- the ideal person for you is out there. perhaps just knowing that is enough.
- it may be a good idea to be thankful for all things you lack.
- no one will ever truly understand what it’s like for you, but it’s okay, it’s not their responsibility to understand. it’s not your responsibility to understand what it’s like for them either.
and finally, there has been a recurring theme of lessons the past year and one of my dear friends summed it up thusly:
it’s less about money and more about happy. it’s not the money you’re after, it’s the happy. the true value in being alive.
and this proverb echoes the point:
Proverbs 16:8 – Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.
Happy New Year!
