The Emancipation of Princess Pereira

I have learnt that there is something unpredictable in being human- we’re not always in control of ourselves and our emotions.

I have learnt that by having faith in Him, I have grown to believe in myself because without Him, I am nothing.

I have learnt that the most difficult lesson in the world one learns is the process of discovering about oneself.

I have learnt that people can be rather delusional and that they sometimes feed their souls lies just so they can sleep better at night.

I have learnt that by being a rigid thinker, I’ll never grow from life’s experiences and so, being flexible is always a welcomed option.

I have learnt that while it is okay to change my opinions, I should always keep to my principles.

I have learnt the wisdom of compromise- knowing it is better to bend a little than to break completely.

I have learnt that fighting fire with fire does nothing but ignites the flame further, making it more disastrous and sometimes, it is best to back off and humbly concede defeat.

I have learnt that the human soul appears the strongest when it foregoes revenge, and dares to forgive an injury.

I have learnt that it isn’t who is right but what is right, that is important.

I have learnt to let the past drift away with water so that I won’t get sucked into it and drown.

I have learnt not to be afraid of storms as I am learning how to sail my ship through them as difficult as it may be.

I have learnt that words are a very powerful tool and they can either help or hurt which leads to an argument being contructive or destructive.

I have learnt that what is important isn’t that I do what society expects of me, but that I do what works best for my own soul.

I have learnt that I cannot depend on others for my own mortal happiness but myself.

I have learnt that one half of the world simply cannot understand the pleasures of the other.

I have learnt that whilst clothes and manners do not make a man, his integrity does.

I have learnt that the only way not to think about money is to have a great deal of it.

I have learnt that whilst being knowledgeable is invaluable, ignorance sometimes truly is bliss.

I have learnt that humour and patience are great devices for tackling through difficult issues with my partner.

I have learnt that the grass is not necessarily greener on the other side; it is green where you chose to water it.

I have learnt that by living in the moment today, I truly would have no regrets come tomorrow.

I have learnt that by loving You deeply gives me strength and that being loved by You deeply gives me courage.

I have learnt to dare to live the life I have dreamed for myself.

*The above was inspired by Am’s blog on what she had learnt… …

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