1. This, too, shall pass. Nothing stays the same. The only constant in life is change. With every decision we make, we initiate change. Even when we decide not to, life still goes on, and changes still occur. When we are in a state of discomfort, sadness, grief, or pain, we know that because life goes on change will bring us some kind of relief. And because even comfort, happiness and all good things also pass, we know that we need to appreciate and cherish each precious, fleeting moment.
2. Time heals. The timepiece of life never stops. Neither does it pause for those who celebrate, speed up for those who are impatient, nor slow down for those who fear tomorrow. Time ticks a regular rhythm that steadily brings new moments, new days and new seasons. As time pushes forward, we take new steps, face new challenges, and create new opportunities. And as life goes on, we are forced to move past our episodes of disappointment, sorrow, or despair. More than anything else, time heals not just broken bones but broken hearts as well.
3. Ask, and you shall receive. People won't know what you want unless you ask for it. Dreams and goals are just wishes until you act on them, and acting on them often requires that you ask for answers, for assistance, or for something tangible. It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, but when you come forward, only then will the world know what to give you. Just ask and know that miracles can happen.
4. You can have anything, but not everything. Life offers us infinite possibilities. With hard work, determination and perseverance, we can achieve anything. If we are willing to pay the price and go the extra mile, we can have whatever our hearts desire. But no matter how hard we try, we can't have everything. Life is a balancing act of wins, losses and trade-offs. We gain some and we lose some.
5. What goes around comes around. It is the universal law of nature: do to others what you want others to do to you, because whatever you sow, you reap; whatever you give, you get back tenfold. It doesn't hurt to smile, or be kind, or extend a helping hand.
You never know when or how, but every act of goodness always returns to the giver. Give one today and receive 10 tomorrow.
