a list that will keep growing because you learn something new everyday

& what i've learned in the past 2 decades . . .
- never pass judgement too quickly
- to see beauty in even the ugliest of situations
- never settle; but make the most of whats in front of you
- holding on to things can push them away further
- even with the best intentions you can't change people
- theres 2 sides to every thing, story, situation, etc.
- hate to say it but todo a su tiempo
- what you may think you want, ain't really what you need
- money comes and goes, seasons change, & people fade
- be careful what you wish for; it might just happen
- whats done is done. deal with it, walk away, & take the lesson with you.
- every loss has a gain & vice-versa
- always follow your instincts
- do what you feel & say what you think
- don't point too many fingers; especially if you don't know where that person came from & what it took to get them there.
- everything goes full circle, lo que va viene, & karma is beautiful.
- live life day by day
- love as much as you breathe
- it's ok to not be invincible
- absorb the world & don't filter out the bad; it'll come in handy one day