Google is much wiser than I am.

Day 8 - What is a piece of advice that you would give others?

I don't consider myself to be a particularly wise person. I'm young; I have a lot to learn, to experience, and to do. Sooooo as far as advice goes......

You guys. I Googled. 

I was just drawing a blank. I mean, I have advice about certain things, I just felt like when I was thinking  about it, it all seemed very generic. 

And just so you know, if you were to Google the term "grand advice", you would be hit with some pretty SOLID words of wisdom. If you're ever in need....there you have it. Google never lets me down. 

But seriously, I found a few inspiring pieces of advice that I would definitely give to someone. So I'll share those:

#1. 

Yes. 100% yes. I used to struggle with this so much (ok, I still do sometimes.). I was so afraid of making mistakes that I just wouldn't do anything at all. It's easy to feel stupid for making a mistake or making the wrong choice, but if we're not making any choices at all, where does that get us? Where is the growth in being idle? So make a choice! A bold choice!! And own it! You have a tough decision at work? Make the choice!! You're not sure about that haircut? Make the choice, hair grows! Stuck on what to name your first born child? Choose anything other than Blue Ivy. I kid :) 

#2

Ok, true story: this was ALMOST the title of this blog. I feel so strongly about this piece of advice. We may not always be where we want to be or where we thought we'd be, but BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED. There is something to be learned each day. There are new ways to grow, new activities to be involved in, ways to build your imagination or promote creativity. Just make it work. Find ways to grow. Don't be stagnate. It's not easy and it takes work.  Even if you're exactly where you thought you'd be, it still takes work to keep from being complacent. 

#3 

I didn't Google this one, it's totally an original: Just love others. Be compassionate, be kind, put others first. I TOTALLY do not do this as much as I should, but MAN wouldn't it be lovely if we all did this more often? Don't always pass the beggar on the street without a second glance. Talk to them, give them some change, buy them a meal. Be kind to the person at the drive thru window who is moving just a little slower than you'd like. I know it's not easy, believe me, I struggle just as much as the next guy, but let's work on it. 

If we could commit to doing one completely self-less thing per day, what would that look like? 

Beautiful.

My advice is nothing special, just a few things I've learned and am still trying to implement into my life. 

- Brit