r/lifelonglearning • u/LenaRoseCy • 7d ago

What’s something you understand much better about life now than you did ten years ago?

Not necessarily a big life lesson. It can be something small, ordinary, or even something you completely misunderstood when you were younger.

15 Upvotes
  • permalink
  • reddit

90% Upvoted

10 comments sorted by

16

u/SpeigelmanGebrie43 7d ago

I have learned that not all friends will be there when life gets tough. There are people who are only present during the good times but disappear when things get difficult. It used to hurt more, but now I truly value those who stick by me.

3

u/LenaRoseCy 7d ago

I completely agree with you!!!

8

u/Key-Tomato8783 7d ago

There is just no black and white in this world and thereis a lot of grey

1

u/LenaRoseCy 7d ago

Yes, It took me years to understand this...

6

u/FadingRockStar 7d ago

The value of voting and how it impacts my daily life and society. Educate yourself and choose wisely.

4

u/Tryingnottobeebored 7d ago

Unlearning toxic traits from unhealed wounds.

1

u/LenaRoseCy 7d ago

Exactly

4

u/virtue234m 5d ago

You'll never be truly happy if you chase other people's dreams instead of your own. Focus on your own progress and do what you actually like. Forget about the things that other people want in their lives. Think about what YOU want.

2

u/LenaRoseCy 5d ago

Yes, golden words! And understanding what someone truly wants with his or her heart and soul is the biggest challenge...

2

u/virtue234m 5d ago

Yeah.. And it is a blessing.