OLDER

 

The older I get,

the more I realize the value of privacy, cultivating your circle, and only letting certain people in.

You can be open, honest, and real while still understanding not everyone deserves a seat at the table of your life. I want peace more than attention.

 

The older I get,

the more I realize I don’t want to be around drama, conflict, or stress.

I want a cozy home, good food, and to be surrounded by happy people.

 

The older I get,

the more I realize that the things that cost nothing, hold the most value.

 

The older I get,

the more I realize the importance of walking away from people and situations which threaten my peace, self-respect, values, and self-worth.

 

The older I get,

the more I realize I just need the simple things in life.

 

The older I get,

the more I realize that some situations do not need my reaction.

 

The older I get,

the more I enjoy going into deep reflections, and it is in that space that I get to understand the true meaning of life.

 

The older I get,

the more I value my own space, alone in solitude and quietness, and it is in that space that I get to find my purpose in life.

 

The older I get,

the more I realize that it isn’t about the material things, or pride or ego. It’s about our hearts and who they beat for.

 

The older I get,

the more I realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness.

Quotes adapted from various sources.