After reading the memoir, "The Glass Castle," I came across this video about the writer. I realized many things about my own life. I hope that if you get the chance you will read this book, and watch this video afterwards too.
Some of the lessons I gained from this woman were...
-As people we all are more similar than different from each other (motivated by fears, desires,etc)
-"Secrets (shame filled memories) are like vampires, they suck the life out of you, but once exposed in the light they may strike you but they will vanish and soon become powerless."
-Perspective has so much power in the way we view and live our lives
-Perspective impacts the way we feel and behave
-Only the person's whose life it is can change the direction it is going
-Acceptance of others and self can change so many things in our lives
-We cannot change others' lives just our own
-Being hard on ourselves is not a healthy quality to possess...you can be all that you can be while still being accepting of oneself
-The insight that is gained from difficult times is precious :)
Some of the lessons I gained from this woman were...
-As people we all are more similar than different from each other (motivated by fears, desires,etc)
-"Secrets (shame filled memories) are like vampires, they suck the life out of you, but once exposed in the light they may strike you but they will vanish and soon become powerless."
-Perspective has so much power in the way we view and live our lives
-Perspective impacts the way we feel and behave
-Only the person's whose life it is can change the direction it is going
-Acceptance of others and self can change so many things in our lives
-We cannot change others' lives just our own
-Being hard on ourselves is not a healthy quality to possess...you can be all that you can be while still being accepting of oneself
-The insight that is gained from difficult times is precious :)