Though this past year has been less than easy, there are many lessons that have been learned throughout the year. They are simple statements and realizations-certainly nothing fancy. However, nevertheless, still important to share. 

• Help others, but be sure to take care of yourself
• Find peace in small places
• Write about your experiences
• Analyze the happy moments
• Realize that small problems are just small problems
• Find peace through activity
• Find peace in small unexpected places
• Take time to think-through coffee particularly
• Realize that you cannot fix every problem and that is okay
• Set small goals as they are things to look forward to
• Learn something new: self-teaching helps you to see the world in a different way
• Make small changes/Make Bigger Changes
• Take leaps of faith 
• Choose a new way to look at a problem
• Realize your vocation does not define you but is a part of who you are
• Travel to think about others and not yourself
• Spend your days on the joys rather than the worries
• Rest easy at night and look forward to a new tomorrow
• Embrace the unknown but also embrace adventure