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Happy Birthday to Me: 54 Lessons Learned This Year

November 13, 2020 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 9 Comments


Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me. 


Hersheys-perfectly-chocolate cake

Today I am 54, it feels strange writing that because I always feel as if I am 28. This year has certainly been a crazy one, it has been the longest, fastest and slowest year, all at the same time. Every year I like to sit and reflect on the lessons I’ve learned and this one is no different, today I am sharing 54 Quotes  and Lessons I Learned this year. 

Quote-Jennifer-Weiner

2.”You are always responsible for how you act, no matter how you feel. Remember that.”

3. It’s not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” ~Charles Spurgeon

4. “Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.” ~Confucius

5. “Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~Karl Barth

6. “Do things that make you feel good, mind, body and soul.” ~Robyn Conley Downs

7. It’s okay to put you first.”

8. “Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.” ~Pema Chodron

9. Remember that being happy doesn’t mean you have it all. It simply means that you are thankful for all that you have. 

11. You’re a work of art. Not everyone will understand you, but the ones who do will never forget about you.

12. “A gentle word, a kind look, a good natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.” ~William Hazlitt

13. “What we think, we become.” ~Buddha

14. “The meaning of things lies not in the things themselves, but in our attitude towards them.” ~Antoine de Saint Exupery

15. “A sense of humor…is needed armor. Joy in one’s heart, and some laughter on one’s lips is a sign that the person has a pretty good grasp of life.” ~Hugh Sidey

16. “Little things console us because little things afflict us.” ~ Blaise Pascal

17. “YOU, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Buddha

18. “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.”

19. “Life and time are the two best teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of time, and time teaches us the value of life.” ~Jay Shetty

21.”Life’s greatest lessons are usually learned at the worst times and from the worst mistakes.”

22. Remember: the time that you feel lonely is the time you most need to be by yourself. Life’s cruelest irony.” ~Douglas Coupland

23. “If you are lucky enough to get old, you should celebrate.” ~Iris Apfel

24. I am so very thankful, incredibly grateful and unbelievably blessed!

25. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself, first.

26. Don’t put other peoples rocks in your backpack, they will weigh you down and you will not be able to carry your own. 

27. This life is mine alone. So I have stopped asking people for directions to places they’ve never been to.

28. Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose. 

29. Life isn’t solid, it’s fluid. 

31. “Evolving Involves Eliminating.”

32. “The most glorious moments in your life are not the so-called days of success, but rather those days when out of dejection and despair you feel rise in you a challenge to life, and the promise of future accomplishments.” ~Gustave Flaubert

33. “Even miracles take a little time.” ~ Your Fairy Godmother

34. “A negative mind will NEVER get you a positive life.”

35. There’s no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let others be inspired by how you deal with your imperfections. 

36. “Your mind will answer most of your questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” ~William S. Burroughs

37. Your thoughts affect your mood. 

38. Be true to yourself. 

39. Walk your own path, at your own pace. 

God will be there

41. Good things don’t come easy.

42. You have one body, one mind and one life, take care of it. 

43. Sometimes you have to just let go. 

44. Silence isn’t empty, it’s full of answers. 

45. It’s okay to be angry. 

46. A beautiful face will age, a perfect body will change, but a beautiful soul will always be a beautiful soul.

47. Love is when you sit beside someone doing nothing yet are perfectly happy. 

48. Sometimes the best therapy is a cup of hot chocolate and a good book. 

49. The hardest walk is walking alone, but it also makes you the strongest. 


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51. You can’t be strong all of the time, sometimes you just have to let the tears out. 

52. There is wonder in EVERYTHING. 

53. Life is like a book. Some chapters are happy, some are sad, some are exciting, but if you never turn the page you will never know what life has in store for you. 

54. Family and friends are what the heart needs all of the time. 

Have a wonderful day!


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  1. Estelle's says

    November 12, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    What a great, great post….Happy Birthday Elizabeth!

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  2. Jeanne Henriques says

    November 12, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    Ah…54 wonderful thoughts, Happy Birthday Elizabeth! I was just counting to myself how many times I have said that to you over the years . 😉 Here is to many more!!! ☺️

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  3. Mary says

    November 12, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    Goodness sweet Elizabeth – you are still a child!!!
    Bob and I send you very Happy Birthday greetings, and despite the different year, hope you are able to celebrate in style.
    The quotes are food for thought, many of them pertain to me, or make me think
    how life is so full of challenges!
    Have a fabulous day – I'll raise a glass to you later.
    Love and hugs, Mary X

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  4. William Kendall says

    November 12, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  5. Makemineaspritzer says

    November 12, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    Happy Birthday! I love all these pearls of wisdom. Thanks for sharing. I'll be rereading over and over again … especially next week on my 58th. Eek. xo

    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    November 13, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    Happy Birthday. Wishing you all the best the world has to offer. Enjoy your special day.

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  7. La Contessa says

    November 13, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    YOU and MY SON share the same DAY!HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY YEAR!
    Hard for me to believe he is 33…………….and YOU still IN the PRIME of YOUR LIFE!XX

    Reply
  8. Brenda Pruitt says

    November 13, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Great selection of quotes. Happy, happy birthday! I guess you're as old as you feel. I'm feeling like 80 right now. This too shall pass. I think.
    Brenda

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  9. Leslie Harris says

    November 19, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    There's so much wisdom here Elizabeth, I would love to sit with you and hear you elaborate on the life experiences that led you to feel a connection with each quote. Yes, we would need a lot of good wine but wouldn't that be a great conversation? I wish you many more healthy birthdays dear friend, and I truly pray that this is the last birthday we have during a global pandemic. Crazy year right? Thank you so much for your comment on my last blog too. You always see the best in me and I can't thank you enough for your big generous heart. I especially appreciated your feedback about getting on another platform. It really helps to know other friends have made the jump successfully. I'm off to read more here.
    xo
    Leslie

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