The attainment of twenty-five years is a landmark in life.It signifies a quarter century, and so much of our adult life only begins at this moment.
"New research indicates that thebest age to make random choicesis when you are 25 years old.25 is, on average, the golden age when humans best outsmart computers," explained Dr. Nicolas Gauvrit, according to Science Daily.
Here are 25 positive things you should know about turning 25 (https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/25-positive-things-you-should-know-about-turning-25.html):
- Choose your friends wisely; it is not possible to keep them all.
- Know that your parents are cooler now than they were ten years ago.
- Staying in is as fun as staying out.
- 23 is done and dusted.
- Know the importance of saying no.
- Decorate your house and make it your home.
- Don't take flossing lightly.
- It is OK to be selfish.
- Leave home and see the world.
- Dressing up to attend fabulous weddings is awesome.
- Handling money is a serious issue.
- Splurging once in a while after hard work can be great.
- Know the meaning of responsible partying for yourself and others.
- Car rental companies love you.
- Relationships take work.
- It is OK to be single, too.
- Know what to do about painful heartbreaks.
- Being kind is mandatory; putting aside your pride is a sign of maturity.
- Life is too short to worry all the time.
- Confidence is sexy.
- Even strangers can make a difference in your life.
- It is OK to not know everything.
- Do not take things for granted.
- Rejection is the one thing in life that makes you stronger.
- Being a quarter of a century old is really not that bad.
In my limited years and experiences, I can reflect and share the following:
1. Life is not fair, but it is good.It is a gift.
2. There are no guarantees.There are only opportunities.
3. Look for the "Silver Lining" in everything.
My learned philosophy and unending faith have led me to the following conclusions and practices:
1. Live a Life with Purpose.
It is simply not enough to pursue the daily grind for survival without love and passion for your mission.Try to make a difference in the world, no matter how great or small, to give meaning to your existence.This includes random acts of love and charity.
2. Seek Divine Inspiration.
Life is short, we live and die, and our existential, spiritual and metaphysical questions are best considered from a broader perspective that includes a higher power beyond our mere earthly limitations.
3. To Thine Own Self Be True.
Better to walk alone than be in bad company.The road less traveled is often lonely.Set your standards high and maintain them, even if only for yourself.Others may be looking to you for guidance.
4. Appreciate Family Bonds.
In a world of broken hearts and estranged relations, virtual communications have essentially replaced true human relationships.Never underestimate the power of soulful bonding, especially with loved ones, in your personal encounters.
5. Cultivate Meaningful Friendships.
Few and far between, true friends share profound values, bring out the very best in each other, and promote lifelong learning.
Shari Jo LeKane is a consultant, writer, poet and instructor in the Greater St. Louis area.
