Priceless

Life is a journey. But that’s what makes it is so beautiful. The successes, the failures, the people that bring you joy, the people that have hurt you… EVERYTHING.

Life is also always changing — whether you want it to or not. We grow. We live. We learn. And we love. Change is good. Can you imagine how you would be if you didn’t have those experiences that have molded you into the person you are? I absolutely cannot. And for that I will always be grateful.

Life has many chapters and it’s never ending until you die. What would you want your legacy to be when you are dying? For me, it has always been “she advocated for her Latino community,” “she was a role model for others,” “she was a strong woman.” Hopefully there are many other things people will say of me.

You are one in a million that came into this world. So why not make the most of it? But one important reminder throughout your entire life: remember you are a beautiful person with many flaws. If everyone in this world acknowledged we were beautiful one way or the other; the world would be so much richer.

It doesn’t hurt to say “hello” to a stranger, to smile to a stranger, or deliver your neighbor’s packages in the winter because they were delivered to the wrong address. Sometimes, it’s just the small things that make us smile. So don’t get stuck on so much negativity that you miss the opportunity to see the small things.

Every day is new day to create a better version of yourself. And when we do accomplish a small task (even if it’s taking out the trash or being the uber driver for your kids’ soccer game), you will feel good. Appreciate and enjoy those moments.

Life is a journey, but it’s a priceless gift to have.

About the author: My EQ is 100/100. (just kidding - I’ll have to take a test to actually see my score).