Three Life Lessons from Dadda Pops

So, here is the second post about life lessons, unlike previously when I wrote to my Mum. This time I am going to write to my Dadda Pops.

Dear Dadda Pops,
You teach me so much even though occasionally you lack finesse in how you say it, but I promise you these are some of the most valuable lessons. I think the first and probably the most important lesson is about hard work. You have shown me that hard work can pay off and get you recognition, but it is a long road to get there. I think the last part of that is the most poignant part in recent months.

The second lesson is that it is better to not stew on the past but keep in the present and look to the future regardless of the negativity which could be thrust upon us. If you make a mistake we must learn from that mistake in order to improve who we are than it eating our soul.

The third lesson is that love is a precious treasure which needs to be cherished. If a person doesn't deserve your love, it is easy to switch off that love if necessary in order for our own sanity to be protected.

Thanks for the lessons. You are constantly learning from others and I know will learn things way into the future.

Love,
Kathryn xxx

Three Life Lessons from Mum

I have recently finished university and I find myself reflecting on my life so far, to see what I can learn as I head into the world of full time work. I find myself seeing how much I have learned and grown in particular during my degree and the ones I learned the most from are my parents.
I thought I would write it each in a letter to the said person and make it into a series about life lessons.

Dear Mum,
I have always known that you are my best friend in this world, but I think we never realised how much you have taught about life. I think the first and most important lesson is to never ever give up, because there is always a way to muddle through the madness of life. I don't know whether this stems from the fact that you and Pops did not give up on me as a child when you were told I had tough times ahead. Or the fact that I can be a cow some of the time and take it all on the chin. This is the greatest lesson you have ever taught me because it has developed ambition to go into this job search with a mind full of ideas looking for the right opportunity.

I think the second one I think I am still learning to not take criticism or what people think to heart. It is a tough one that I hope will be more consistent as I grow older and meet more people, but every time I do it reminds me that as corny as sounds that friends come and go but family is always there regardless. I think that it has made me more willing in admitting I occasionally need help to get back on top, regardless of the amount of times I refuse help from you sorting through my possessions. I t has made realise criticism can be turned into a strength.

The third is becoming easiest and that is trust to my gut and my instinct, especially when yours is almost always right. If yours can, why can't mine?

Thank you for all the life pointers or lessons so far and those to come.

Love Kat xx