A letter from Sep 29, 2024

Dear FutureMe, 42 lessons life that would teach you. It is something you should read. Make sure you read to the end! Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 2. When in doubt, just make the small step. 3. Life is too short, enjoy it. 4. Your job won't take care o you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. 5. Pay of your credit cards every month. 6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself. 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. 8. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check. 9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. 10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw the present. 11. It's okay to let your children see you cry. 12. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. 14. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. 15. Get rid of anything that is not useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways. 16. Whatever doesn't **** you really does make you stronger. 17. It's never too late to be happy. But it's all up to you and no one else. 18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, you don't take no for an answer. 19. Burn the candles, use the sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. 20. Over prepare, then go with the flow. 21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. 22. The most important *** organ is the brain. 23. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. 24. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?' 25. Always choose life. 26. Forgive but don't forget. 27. What other people think of you is none of your business. 28. Time heals almost everything. Give time time. 29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 30. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 31. Believe in miracles. 32. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. 33. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. 34. Your children get only one childhood. 35. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. 36. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere. (you should love this one). 37. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. 38. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need. 39. The best is yet to come. 40. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 41. Yield. 42. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. - As you journey, immersing yourself in those 42 lessons of Regina a 90 years old girl can be like having a wise companion by our side. Each lesson you absorb could act as a beacon, illuminating your path through the ups and downs of your twenties. The reflections within those pages might offer solace during moments of uncertainty, spark inspiration when you seek for direction, and provide comfort as you navigate the complexities of adulthood. Embrace the journey of growth and self-discovery that these lessons may catalyze within you :) September 29, 2024