There were a few words of wisdom imparted to me by someone who I believed to have lived a full life. One thing in particular that stood out to me was to be grateful for the part of life that may not necessarily be happy or enjoyable. It made me think about all the troughs I have encountered that have tremendously hurt and affected me. It made me question why my suffering was something to be grateful for. The reasoning was that a full life can only be achieved when we are constantly knocked down; being at our lowest enables us to reach greater heights. I was told the importance of experiencing all of it and learning to love each moment. To see this person and sense their feeling of contentment; I have no doubt in my mind that that lesson brought to me is nothing but the truth.
Sound advice
How can someone expect you to treat others with kindness if you can't treat yourself with kindness?