Introspection

"Find out who you are - do it on purpose." - Dolly Parton

I just saw this quote recently (can you tell I'm obsessed with quotes?? I always have been...) and I love it! I always heard people say that when you're in your 20's, you don't really know who you are or what you want. I thought they were full of it.....or talking about everyone else besides me. However, now that I am venturing off into the land of my 30's, I realize that 'they' might've been right! I feel that I am becoming more authentic and true to myself in my 30's than I ever have been before.

I was much more worried about what people thought of me in my 20's and now I just don't care very much anymore. To say that I don't care at all what other people think of me would be a total lie, but I can tell that I don't rely on other people's opinions or assessments as much as I used to. I always ask for advice, but then I make the decision I feel is right for me, even when it's against that person's advice. It may end up being the right choice or it may not, but I have learned to trust my gut and I rarely regret it. That is so satisfying!

"Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened." - Anonymous

I just love these quotes! I thought of my marriage when I saw them because it's easy to get caught up in the negative outcome of something, rather than enjoying the memories of when it was good. This can also be applied to death - you can agonize, preoccupy yourself or rehash the details of someone's death......or you concentrate on the memories of when they were alive and the wonderful things they did.