The Lesson We Need Right Now

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” —Zora Neale Hurston

“Lessons in life will be repeated until they are learned.”

―Frank Sonnenberg

I’ve always believed that the little girl who wanted to grow up and be a skating coach still lives inside me today. And while it’s not teaching the correct loop position, landing, or choreographing the perfect program, the lessons I want to teach now are more along the life lessons we all need.

There’s a wise old lady inside me who wants to give the world peace of mind. She’s not great at taking her own advice, but for others, She’s all in.

So, I’m here to remind us (again) that life is short. How we seem to forget about this is beyond me, but I truly believe this is one of the Top 3 Lessons that must be repeated until learned.

A friend recently texted “Every day may not be good, but there is some good in every day.”

Word.

Let’s repeat it for those in the back:

Every day may not be good, but there is some good in every day.

And while this is not new information, it hit me as something fresh and relevant to this shit-show we’re labeling as 2025.

Life isn’t supposed to be a struggle. We are meant to find our purpose or calling and shout it from the rooftops. And even on really bad days, we are meant to find something that makes us remember love.

Even if it’s a cat video.

When we see someone else struggling, we are the shoulder to cry on or the inappropriate texter without a filter. Laughter through tears will always be the best medicine, and there isn’t a problem that can’t be made better just by a hug.

We are all in this together, whether you know it or not. Going it alone isn’t recommended, and problems - no matter how big - are reduced when shared.

Find the good.

Find the love that surrounds you.

Find the reason to get up in the morning, even if it’s an Egg McMuffin. No one is judging you, and those things are f’ing delicious.

Be brave, dear ones, and until next time, read something fabulous.

xo, mj