Life is full of lessons. We all learn our lessons at different times depending on what fate throws our way. Wisdom is in each of us regardless of our age and each of us has a unique take on how life should be lived. Here are a few of life's lessons I've learned along the way and would like to share in the hopes of helping others. This in no way covers everything as life has many lessons and no one person can know everything, but it's a start.

To me the most important lesson is to remember to be happy with the life you have. We are only given one life, so why spend it wishing you were someone else or had more stuff that you can't take with you when you die anyway? Don't get me wrong, it's nice to have dreams and goals, but when you spend all your time wishing your life away, someday you wake up and realize that life really has passed you by. Worst of all there is no going back, so remember to enjoy your life to the fullest no matter how long, short or trying it may be.

The next two lessons can tie in together, but that doesn't mean that you learn them at the same time. One is to not waste so much time and energy worrying about how others think of you, while the other is to always do your best in everything you do. When you put your best foot forward you find that you are happier with the results even if it's not exactly how you envisioned it because you know you tried your best. Not only is that all any of us can do throughout life, but also no matter what you do there will always be somebody who doesn't like how something was handled or that thinks you should have done something differently. Don't let this negative energy steal your sense of accomplishment. As long as you are trying your best each and everyday day, it's the best that anyone can be expected to do, so worrying about how others see you is pointless. Each of us has the right to feel valued and appreciated, find this strength from within. No one else can do it for you and you will find you are a happier, more fulfilled and peaceful individual.

These next two are no easier to learn than any of the others, but they tend to happen during times of struggle or sadness and to me were rather shocking to learn. One is no matter how well you think you may know a person; you never really know them, no matter who they are in your life. The other is death and divorce to often bring out the worst in individuals. Maybe it's because emotions are running so high or maybe it's because

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