40 things I know for sure

When I turned 40 I made a list of everything I knew to be true.  

40 +2 things I know for sure. 

1.  Coffee with a great friend is the best therapy. 

2.  The people who portray themselves to be the strongest are usually the most broken. 

3.  Bad things happen to good people. It's just life. 

4.  Happiness is a choice. 

5.  People who talk to you about others are talking to others about you. 

6.  Improving yourself should be a daily activity. 

7. It's never too late to make a change. 

8.  Marriage is hard. If you've never wanted to bash your spouse in the face, I'm not sure we can be friends. 

9.  Funerals and weddings bring out the real in people. 

10.  You will never regret doing the right thing. 

11.  Treat people how you want to be treated. Simple yet difficult. 

12.  People make mistakes. It's how they acknowledge and take ownership, that show their true character. 

13.  You can't help everyone. Some people are content being a mess. 

14.  Actions will always speak louder than words. 

15.  A warm beach can bring great joy to the soul. 

16.  Same goes for a good cup of coffee. 

17.  Never underestimate the power of a sincere apology. 

18.  Make people glad you came not happy you're leaving. 

19.  People are crazy. I'm crazy, you're crazy, we all are crazy. Some just hide it better than others. 

20.  Good manners never go out of style. 

21.  No matter how you look on the outside, what's on the inside will have a bigger impression. 

22.   Some opinions matter. Most do not. 

23.  Making more money doesn't always bring more happiness. 

24.  The quicker you learn to work a budget the less stressed your life will be. Hey 20s I'm talking to you! 

25.  Boundaries. Set them. 

26.  No one owes you anything. You want something, work for it. 

27.  A word can cut deep or lift someone high. Choose them wisely. 

28.  What you feed is what will grow. 

29.  Want to know what unconditional true love is? Have a child. 

30.  Your struggles should make you better. Not bitter. 

31.  Unanswered prayers are often times the best gift. 

32.  Being an adult is overrated. 

33.  Nonsense and drama. Nobody got time for that. 

34.  People need to point less and look in the mirror more. 

35.  Wanting to throat punch someone doesn't make you a bad person. Following through with that feeling does. 

36.  If puppy breath doesn't bring joy to your heart you don't have a soul. 

37.  Everyone isn't gonna like you. Everyone doesn't matter. 

38.  In all things be thankful. Even the bad. There is a gift in there if you look hard enough. 

39.  The things in yourself you view as flaws, others sometimes see as an asset. Don't be too critical on yourself. 

40.  Jesus. Those who know Him, no explanation is needed. Those who don't, you are missing out. 

41.  Ask yourself, what can I learn from this rather than why is this happening.

42.  Be teachable. You don't know everything.