Letting life be a classroom opens a lot of doors, makes light out of the darkness, mends a broken heart, and plants meaning where others harvest nothing but suffering. Instead of being a victim, being a student of life lets you live more, love deeper, give & receive easier. Read these quotes if you want that.

On Being a Student of Life, for the Sake of More LIFE

1. Let's be better with the unknown.

We must learn to be better with the unknown / than we are with the known that suffocates.

May our beliefs liberate us, not confine or divide us.

2. Everything is teaching, if you're listening.

The lone flower, the child’s laughter, the nature of water — they are my teachers.

3. Darkness, too, is a teacher.

What we must realize, if we are to heal, is that darkness is a teacher of light.

“You can't rush your healing. Darkness has its teachings.” - Trevor Hall

4. We are the audience of the universe, after all.

How splendid, to be the audience of the universe. 

5. Serendipity is possible because there is a mystery to life — and mystery, so it seems, can be sweet.

One of my favorite kinds of serendipity is grace where I least expected it.

Grace meets us as the crossroads of what we think we know and what we are sure is a mystery.

6. Student of life itself: this is our ultimate role.

Do not long forget your ultimate role here: Student.

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Tell me:

Which of these bits of “wisdom” did you need to read today?

Tell me in the comments. I read every single one, and I'd love to know!

With love,

Jen

P.S. Want a touch more magic in your day? Find your favorite handwritten poetry print so you have something to look at every day: something that reminds you to breathe, and smile, and dream. It's what you're here for.