24 lessons at 24 | part 2
helu zesties ~☆🍋
Here's part 2 to the series 🤓🤓
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7. Stop staying for potential
I did this so much because I believe everyone is good at their core.. And because I went through so much, I see their wounds, I see how hurt they were, but the truth is you can’t change or heal people, and it’s not your job either.
Look at what is in front of you right now and ask yourself if you can accept them the way they are?
8. Emotional maturity isn’t about never feeling anger — it’s about learning to respond rather than react.
You begin to realize that not everything deserves your energy, and not everyone gets access to your peace.
I know people are stupid sometimes, but if we seek to understand them instead of getting mad, its a lot more productive for both sides.
Practice the art of not letting external drama control your inner peace
I think you will feel a whole lot better :3
It takes time to learn how to regulate your own emotions if you had an unhealthy childhood, try reading up about what you could do to improve this~
9. Forgive your parents, it’s their first shot at parenting too
Ofc i'm not talking about abusive situations, but there may be some issues with how they treat you sometimes, eg. emotional unavailability, anger issues , not being able to see eye to eye with you etc. that can be quite truamatic.
Learn how to let it go, and start giving your inner child what he/she needs. Ask yourself what would make your inner child safe? Now that you are an adult and able to provide that.
10. Who you surround with is who you become
If you have a very negative friend group, maybe you need to learn how to distant and ground yourself sometimes. Because it will definitely affect you some how.
11. Relationships will almost always trigger you, figure out the root cause and learn from it, Eg. Why am I so bothered by this issue?
Especially if you keep having failed relationships or choosing the wrong people, they are a mirror to the parts of you that you should be healing.
12. If someone doesn’t give you good vibes or make you feel unheard, distant yourself
Don't let anyone pull you down, your energy is expensive!
Its okay to not be a yes man, have your own boundaries.
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for staying till the end.
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Located near Chinatown~
Their ice cream was damn good!! But it was on the pricey side at $7.50 per scoop~
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Reflecting deeply on the lessons life has taught me by age 24 made me realize the immense power of forgiveness—not just toward others but also toward myself. Learning to forgive parents for their imperfections allowed me to heal old wounds and nurture my inner child, giving me a stronger foundation as an adult. One major takeaway is understanding that emotional maturity doesn’t mean never experiencing anger, but rather choosing how to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. This shift in mindset helped me preserve my inner peace even when external situations felt chaotic. I also learned the importance of evaluating my social circle. Surrounding myself with positive, supportive friends created an environment where I could grow rather than feel drained or negatively influenced. It’s okay to distance from those who disrupt your energy. Moreover, relationships can often be mirrors reflecting unresolved parts of ourselves. Taking the time to examine why certain issues trigger me helped me work through patterns of failed relationships. Setting clear boundaries with people who don’t respect or uplift me has been crucial for my emotional well-being. For anyone still struggling with these lessons, my advice is to be patient with yourself. Emotional growth is a process. Resources like books or therapy helped me understand how my childhood shaped my reactions but also empowered me to develop healthier habits. Embracing these insights has truly transformed my outlook and daily life.
