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In between twenty and twenty-one, I did some growing up. And between twenty-one and twenty-two, I did some more.

As you get older, the years just kind of seem to all mesh together into one time frame. But twenty-one was pretty swell and I’m so thankful for everything I learned and did.

Really, I didn’t actually count up how many lessons I learned. But as I embark on yet another year, I’m especially choosing to remember these twenty-one lessons that I learned going into adulthood this past year. It’s been such an adventure already.

Some of these lessons I learned last year. And one year later, I’m still learning them. To be sure, I’m getting there – slowly but surely!

1. Be open + brave.
2. God’s timing + plans are perfect.
3. He never shortchanges those who follow + obey Him.
4. Hold loosely to things.
5. Choose what is important to you/set priorities.
6. Little things add up to big things.
7. Let go and let God do what He will.
8. Listen to understand, not to answer.
9. Don’t give up on your dreams.
10. Persevere.
11. Some things take time.
12. Believe that you can.
13. You can do what you set your mind to.
14. Be kind. Everyone is fighting their own battles.
15. Stop overthinking and worrying.
16. Don’t make comparisons.
17. You don’t have to fight every battle.
18. Embrace what God sends.
19. God is more than enough.
20. Stay humble.
21. Whatever you do, always do your best.

You know what they say, One year older, and one year wiser.

I am so grateful for all the lessons God taught me this year and am absolutely ready for everything twenty-two is going to be. Let’s roll!