#189: Lessons & Reminders From My 25 Year West Point Reunion (Part 1)

How important relationships are—mentally & emotionally.

Relationships are good for the soul.

The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your relationships. -Michael Fletcher

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When you sow into relationships w/out expectations, you can reap 30, 60, 100 fold. I unexpectedly reaped so much this weekend. So many of my amazing classmates made feel so seen, loved, valued & appreciated. I will be forever grateful.

The right relationships can change your mood. They feel loving, accepting, nonjudgmental.

Unhealthy or toxic relationships can also change your mood.

Judgmental relationships feel very oppressive to me. After being in transactional, conditional, judgmental relationships for over 20 years, I no longer choose to be in those relationships…regardless of the possible financial benefits.

A hug can change a person's entire demeanor, for the better.

Smiles are contagious.

The quality & caliber of my classmates is mind boggling.

A small unexpected gesture can be life transforming. One of my classmates went up to the mic in a room full of about 500 people & asked for me by name. It was humbling & made me feel valued & appreciated. It was humbling & I was so thankful. (Thank you, Kelli.)

Life is short.

Time flies.

The most important currency is time (to me). Some value money more but say time is most important. Observe actions over words.

You have no idea who's watching you.

You have no idea the impact you're making on someone else's life. A handful of my classmates shared times when I had impacted them positively & I had no idea it was impactful to them. It was humbling.

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