Learn Life Lessons Which Make Us Stronger

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By learner365

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There have been times in our lives when you must have felt frustrated, confused or at times totally disillusioned. The trials and tribulations that you go through are the part of your lives and if you observe closely they have a purpose of making you stronger. Your life gives you lessons, lessons which in turn make you strong enough and allow you to grow better instead of being bitter. If you ponder over the some very important life lessons, you will notice they not only help you mature but also aid you to recognize the true abilities you have in your own self.

Below are some of the very important life lessons which help you grow into strong individuals.

NOT AN EASY LIFE:

As often stated by many people, life is a combination of many ups and downs. There are good days and bad days; it is not an easy thing to exist in a world where injustice, intolerance and insanity prevail. Once you realize the fact that you really have to wade your way through all the problems and dilemmas which life throws at you, your heart and mind will automatically become stronger. You learn to live with the thought and you know it whenever a certain difficult situation pops up right in front of you, you treat it in the manner and with the attitude of great strength and courage.

FAILURE CAN BE THERE:

Success at every step is not part of the game, although everyone wishes it to be so. However the fact of life is that there is no chance that you get successful whatever comes your way. You might get success in one thing but the probability factor of succeeding in another may not be very high. Hundred percent success in each and everything is not possible. It is always better to accept this fact that either you will succeed or you won’t. The coin turns for you which way, you never know. Those people who whole heartedly accept this fact and move with this thought in mind are stronger and accept the challenges that come their way with a positive approach.

THINGS REMAIN UNDISCOVERED:

Life is full of learning and lessons. No matter how much you learn, there is a lot which is still needed to be discovered or learn about. You really have to open yourself and gather the new information and knowledge to make advancements in the life ahead. No one can say that they “know it all”. There are more horizons out there to be discovered and till the moment you die, you cannot give up on the learning experience in order to grow into a stronger person.

THERE IS NO TOMORROW:

People always say that live your life fully as if there is not tomorrow. This thing is very true and you must focus on the time spent wisely as you never know what awaits for you tomorrow. Learn to appreciate what you have and the moments spent daily. Live everyday like it is the first or the last.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS:

It is not only the information about things and life that counts rather it is the experience which matters the most. You learn a lot about something till you experience it. You discover many more aspects of certain things while you go through it. It is not only about the philosophical understandings of life but the practical part is also something which matters. Important life lessons are realized through your experience.

BE VALUABLE:

No matter how much work you do, if it is not of any value to someone or even to yourself, you won’t be adding much to anything. You have to do something which is of valuable nature, which can be termed as a good contribution to the people around you. You have to prove your worth in life with the valuable little or big things you do.

SOME PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS HAVE MORE:

A one big fact that you need to realize is that you can’t have it all. It is true that human wants are never ending but there will always be someone else out there who will possess more than you. It is not only about the material things, but it can be the knowledge, the experience, the good attitude, anything that you have, the next person can be at a better place than you. So in order to be strong you must learn that it is all about your journey and your dedication, the other things with other people don’t matter much.

PAST CAN’T BE CHANGED:

Another important life lesson that makes us stronger is the realization of the fact that you cannot change whatever has happened in the past. You must understand the basic philosophy of everything happens for a reason and you have to move ahead with all the experiences gained in the past. Living or thinking about the past may not be very helpful. You will always have to look ahead and move on. A new beginning is something which is desirable and not the ending that you have left behind.

HAPPINESS IS IN YOUR CONTROL:

Your life is about how you feel and react to your own self. It is said that happiness comes from within. So your happiness is purely dependent upon you. It is your own self who can make you what you are. External factors surely play a significant role in effecting your moods and approach but if you realize the fact that your happiness and the good feeling is solely dependent on yourself, then you might be able to live and survive in this world with clear thought and mind.

APPRECIATION? NOT ALWAYS:

Another important thing to realize is that there will always be someone who will think differently from you. It is not necessary that everyone you encounter will appreciate whatever you do and whatever you think. You have to understand the fact that you have to do what you feel yourself is important and concentrate on what you do. Difference of opinion will always be there and you have to accept it with an open minded approach.

WHAT YOU WANT YOU DON’T GET IT:

Getting what you want is not always possible. There may be a big NO for you and you have to accept the fact in order to stay stronger. You may get confused, angry, shocked or even bewildered .But you have to understand one thing that things always work out for you the best. Believe in this theory and keep this life lesson with you to stay strong. Whatever happens to you in your life, you have to appreciate what you already possess and be content with that.

YOU ARE IMPORTANT:

Last but not the least is that it is you who is important. You have your own individual identity and to put on fake faces or act according to what people desire from you is not what counts. Your own comfort with things is what matters. Strength comes from within your own self and you can only stay strong if you be who you are. You have to feel good about yourself, trust and respect your own self and ultimately you will discover a more solid personality.


God gives us life lessons for our better personal developments to make us stronger. As a result we learn and mature from our experiences and get disciplined which is the main objective of our existence. When we show the attitude of learning through our life lessons, the stress and struggles won’t appear tough. The consequences and directions of our decisions then don’t go in a wrong direction when we learn to stay strong in whatever comes our way. As “Helen keller” very rightly said,

“The struggle of life is one of our greatest blessings. It makes us patient, sensitive and Godlike. It teaches us that although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it”



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Kris Heeter Level 7 Commenter 3 months ago

Very nice:) These are definitely some big lessons. One of the ones that I think is most hard for some is "failure" and recognizing that it's how we learn and grow stronger. Every time I feel that perhaps I've failed, I have to remind myself that Thomas Edison failed something like 1000 times in trying to invent the light bulb. Where would we be if he had given up after 10 tries!?!

Nice hub and I'll share this with my other followers:)

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Hi Kris ...Thank you for your always appreciation :) Learning about failure as part of the whole game is something which is very important only then we can move on well with our lives. Although i wish to have as much perseverance as Thomas Edison but ahhh well...:):)

Thank you for stopping by and sharing this Hub as well :)

brewskitimeguy Level 1 Commenter 3 months ago

excellant...truly excellant

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Hi brewskitimeguy....Thank you so much for your appreciation :)

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MsDora Level 7 Commenter 3 months ago

Deep and heavy lessons to ponder and the photos are glorious. Thank you!

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Hi MsDora...Thank you very much for liking and your appreciation :)

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Vinaya Ghimire Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago

Every time we commit blunders in our life, we learn lesson. We don't repeat the same mistakes but go on committing new blunders and learning lessons.

"You are important," this is what life is about.

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Hi Vinaya... Its good to see you always.Thank you for your wonderful comment and yes we have to realize what mistakes we do and our own worth,only then we can come out stronger as a new reformed person :)

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gmaoli Level 3 Commenter 3 months ago

I'd have to say that I really needed this. I've undervalued myself in a lot of situations, especially when I compare myself to other people. Like you said, though, it's all about your journey and what you do with it. Thank you for writing this.

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Hi gmaoli...I am glad to know that this Hub proved beneficial for you. It is indeed, all about realizing your own individual identity that helps us in our own personal development.

Thank you for coming by and taking your time out to comment.Much appreciated :)

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thelyricwriter Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago

Voted up and all across but funny. Great article Learner! Your wisdom is shared with us all in this article. Everything is true. I have always struggled with living in the past. Still do today. You said it perfectly. Bookmarked just in case I forget this knowledgable information. Great work! Best wishes.

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Thank you thelyricwriter.I appreciate your feedback and your time for coming by and reading the article!!! My best wishes for you as well :)

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Jlava73 Level 4 Commenter 3 months ago

Great reminders and excellent advice - it isn't about getting knocked down but getting up stronger and better than you were before!

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Thank you Jlava73 , i appreciate your feedback :)

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moonfairy Level 2 Commenter 3 months ago

Awesome hub and pictures learner365..very enlightening. I enjoyed the read very much.

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learner365 Hub Author 3 months ago

Thank you so much moonfairy for your appreciation :)

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Movie Master Level 8 Commenter 2 months ago

A wonderful article, I really enjoyed reading and have bookmarked to refer to again.

Excellent advice thank you and voted up.

Best wishes Lesley

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learner365 Hub Author 2 months ago

Thank you very much Lesley for your kind comment.I appreciate your appreciation :) My best wishes for you as well :)

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poowool5 Level 3 Commenter 2 months ago

More pearls of wisdom, love your hub. So many great positive take-aways. And you have a real knack for choosing wonderful pictures :)

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learner365 Hub Author 2 months ago

Oh poowool5, thank you for your appreciation. I am glad you liked both the Hub and the pictures :)

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sam209 Level 4 Commenter 7 weeks ago

I'm always appreciative of hubs like these!

Sometimes hubs like these seem to come at the right time! Just when you need them! This is a great read and I'm definitely taking heed to these beneficial lessons!

Thanks for sharing!

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learner365 Hub Author 7 weeks ago

Hi sam209...I am glad to know that you got something beneficial out of the writing.I appreciate and want to say thank you for coming by and your feedback. All the best ahead to you !!!

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jirel Level 2 Commenter 7 weeks ago

This hub is really beautiful.It inspires us to move on.Thanks for the really beautiful hub.I should definitely vote it up.

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learner365 Hub Author 7 weeks ago

Thank you jirel for your vote and appreciation :)

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jeyaramd Level 6 Commenter 4 weeks ago

I totally agree that our lessons are definitely God's way of teaching us the beauty of inner strength and power from within. We would be able to overcome many hurdles if we listened to our inner voice and used our life skills as stepping stones towards progressive successes in life. Thanks for sharing this wonderful hub. Your tips are very helpful in ensuring that we try to think of our past in a positive way even if we have had some setbacks. Great hub. Voted up.

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Vellur Level 7 Commenter 4 weeks ago

Great write full of valuable thoughts. Loved the last paragraph "You are important". Awesome. Voted up.

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learner365 Hub Author 4 weeks ago

Jeyaramd...Our problems are something that come our way to teach us and turn us into more stronger and better human beings.The only thing is to have an eye to learn from our problems instead of going down the lane of sadness and depression.

Thank you for your appreciation,vote and your wonderful comment:)

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learner365 Hub Author 4 weeks ago

Thank you Vellur for your visit and vote up. A person really has to realize his or own worth if want to move ahead in life with a positive mind ultimately turning into a more stronger person.

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