Drinking the fruit punch

I think I'm going to share some wisdom. Every so often I get the impending feeling of doom and think that I need to put my thoughts in writing in case the inevitable. So here are a few thoughts I try to live by. It helps me get through the day and especially motivates me towards the future.

1. "Each day is a new opportunity to help someone." My buddies from work say this like we're a cult. I created this mantra after a breaking point where I no longer believe in justice or humanity. I say it every time I get frustrated.

2. "You can have all the most beautiful plants in the world, but I'm not a millionaire." Sadly, we do not remember who said this, but I have taken this nugget of wisdom and use it to explain a lot. It's true, you really can have all the beautiful things, plants, etc., in the world - and still not be a millionaire. I interpret this as, Happiness is what you make it.

3. "Treat each client like they're your father." My paralegal studies professor said this on our second class and it makes a lot of sense. You can substitute "client" with "person"and not only does it remind us all to treat each other with respect, but to treat the information we learn about people with confidentiality.

4. "Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more: it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." - Macbeth (Act V, Scene V). I memorized this passage in 11th grade. It basically means that you can yell and complain all you like, but in the end no one cares. Everyone has their own issues, but also has their own lives - so however wronged you may be. Essentially no one cares.

5. "[So] you can settle for a less-than-ordinary life; but you feel like you were meant for something better. Something special." - Star Trek (2009). Capt. Pike says this to Kirk after he gets his ass kicked in a bar. Everyone has their destiny. Don't settle - ever.

6. "Whatever happen already happened. So minimize your losses." This is another quote from my paralegal studies teacher. We were talking about defending murderers, but it also makes sense for real life. There's no sense dwelling on the past, so know when to pick your battles, and choose the next best option. 

I hope you enjoyed a jaunt through my mind. If you have any other nuggets of wisdom, I'm easily swayed to adding them into my life.