30 Most Important Lessons in My Life

Gratitude for 30 of the most important lessons in my Life...
1. I don't want to be a taker, I am a giver.
2. I don't want to be a manipulator, I am self-controlled.
3. I don't want to be an intimidator, I give people free choice.
4. I don't want to be a con artist, I choose to be real.
5. I don't want to be a remodelled woman, I choose to stay natural.
6. I don't want to be a sadomasochist, I don't inflict pain.
7. I don't want to be a player or be played upon, I am sincere and no fool.
8. I don't want to be a cheater, I play by the rules.
9. I don't want to be a coward, I have no fear, I am courageous.
10. I don't hold my hand up or ask for money, I work hard and make my own.
11. I don't want to go broke, I save and invest.
12. I don't want to be ignorant and stupid, I educate myself and investigate.
13. I don't want to live my life with secrets, I am an open-book.
14. I don't want to swallow my frustration, I am raw and honest.
15. I don't want to blame others for my mistakes, I take responsibility.
16. I don't want to lie or be lied to, I tell the truth and deserve nothing less but the truth.
17. I don't want to search for the ideal person, I love imperfections.
18. I don't want to depend on other's adoration, attention or appreciation, I have a healthy sense of self-love and confidence.
19. I don't want to be disrespectful or unfaithful, I want to be committed, honour and protect the ones I love.
20. I don't want to run from 'issues', I prefer to communicate and resolve.
21. I don't want to live in the past, I am present.
22. I don't want to desert my child for my own selfish needs, I am a mother and I take my role as parent very seriously.
23. I don't want to distance myself, I want to be close, hug and feel.
24. I don't want to be addicted, I try my best to stay clean and pure.
25. I don't want to be alone (but I can and love it sometimes), I prefer to be together, united in mind, body and spirit.
26. I don't want to be sad or depressed, I choose to be HAPPY.
27. I don't want to miss out on lessons by difficult people, I want to learn and be a student.
28. I don't want to stay stuck in one place, I want to travel and explore.
29. I don't want to hide myself, I am right here and you can find me.
30. In a nutshell....I don't want to pretend to be someone other then ME, authentic and that's what you'll get.
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I am Happy Buddha Aruba, a Badass Yoga Rebel, Namaste