Through the years mankind had changed in many different way, unfortunately mostly for the worst. There are so many things that humanity as a whole has completely forgotten. While we think we are all on the same page, the truth is many of us are lacking in several areas.

These 12 life lessons will help us to move forward and if we accept them they will better our lives in an infinite amount of ways. Below I am going to go over some of the things that we as beings in this world need to remember. If you are struggling look back on these lessons for guidance! Things don’t have to be as complicated as we make them out to be, these secrets, if accepted properly, will truly change the lives of everyone.

12 Of The Biggest Secrets Mankind Tends To Forget:

1. Pain helps us to grow.

Many believe that pain is a bad thing, but in reality pain helps us to grow. As a matter of fact, pain is crucial for moving forward in this world. You cannot truly get where you need to be in life without actually experiencing the pain that brings itself forward.

2. Perfection does not exist.

There is no such thing as perfection, and the truth is, you will never be perfect because no one is perfect. Setting your expectations this high is only going to set you up for disappointment.

3. The best things require real efforts.

If you want to get the things you want in life you have to put forth a real effort. Nothing in this world worth having is going to be handed to you. It just doesn’t work that way and if you expect it to, you need to change you way of thinking.

4. There is no such thing as the ‘perfect moment.’

The perfect moment will never present itself. Sometimes you just have to take the time period before you into your own hands and make the most of it. Do what needs to be done when you are capable of it, stop waiting around.

5. Other people’s words do not define you.

The things other people say about you do not define you. You are the only person who knows who you are. At the end of the day, no one else sees your struggles or accomplishments in the ways that you do.

6. Nothing lasts forever.

Nothing in this world lasts forever and tomorrow is not promised. You can lose your life in an instant so you have to make the most of it! While it might not be something you realize, we as human beings are extremely fragile. Being mindful is important!

7. Our power comes from within.

We all get our personal power from within. You can’t find power from the people you surround yourself with. While they can make you feel better, they are not going to be able to control you in this way and you need to recognize when you need to work on building yourself up.

8. Forgiveness is for ourselves, not the other person.

When we forgive someone we do it for ourselves, not for the other person. It is not giving in or letting go it is moving on for the sake of your own mental health and emotional state. There is nothing wrong with telling someone that you are no longer holding grudges. Closure is closure and should not be underestimated.

9. We are all connected.

We are all one in this crazy world. This Universe is part of us and we are part of it. There is no denying the energetic connection we all share.

10. The status quo is our biggest setback.

Sometimes the status quo can be the thing that holds us back the most. The status quo keeps us from moving forth and doing the things we truly want to do. It makes us almost unable to really chase our dreams and that is not something we should be allowing to happen in our lives.

11. We cannot find happiness in other people.

Happiness is not something you can find in another person. Happiness comes from within and you need to accept that as does everyone else in this world. If you want to be happy, find your happiness within and give it more power so that you can grow it further.

12. Being kind doesn’t cost anything.

Being kind doesn’t cost you anything and so you should do it more often. Being kind to the people around you will bring you more happiness than you think. The more you smile the more those around you will as well. Even a simple compliment can make all the difference in someone else’s world.