“I Know This Much Is True”

March 2, 2015 by Jill Schneiderman 2 Comments

Halifax Harbour

Yes, I “borrowed” the title of my blog today from a Wally Lamb book, but after the month that I had, I thought I deserved to take a loaner on such a great title.  If nothing else, I probably learned more life lessons in one month than I have in the last decade.  Lucky you, you get to read some of my deep thoughts…and here they are:

• Approval from the morally bankrupt is meaningless, at least to me
• If you aren’t seeking someone’s approval, then you can’t be disappointed
• We cannot direct the winds, but we can adjust our sails.  Profound, but I can’t take credit for it – I saw it painted on the wall of a hospital room – basically, we can’t change people or circumstances, but we can control how we react to them
• A family can be better and stronger without certain people in it
• If you wait long enough, anything can happen
• People who are set in their ways cannot change even though I believe change is possible if you want to badly enough
• Doing the right thing can be hard, but it’s easier when you have your sisters with you
• Sometimes, knowing that you did the right thing has to be enough
• Don’t put off until tomorrow, what you can do today – Moms are right about this
• I’ll never be someone who misses an opportunity – it brings me some semblance of peace
• Sometimes, you have to know your limitations.  I learned mine on Friday when I did the Zombie Room Escape – we didn’t escape and I am terrible at logic problems.  It was fun though and the Zombie was loud, but very nice
• You can age gracefully
• It’s ok to fall asleep at a play or a musical – but it is a little embarrassing when you are with a very geriatric crowd and they aren’t the ones taking the nap
• West Jet is just more fun than Air Canada – not profound, but true

That’s all for today’s deep thoughts.  Today, I am grateful for my family, friends and frousins.  Nothing major, just that.  I do have to start doing some research into energy/fatigue – I’ve been completely exhausted this last month, and I need to do something about it.  I’ll be researching Dr. Oz’s solutions and more – if I can stay awake to do it.