1. This year I've learnt you can experience joy and sadness at the same time, you can look forward to moments of joy while feeling overwhelmed. You can be with loved ones and still miss other people dearly and that's perfectly fine. That's just how things are: season can occur concurrently. 2. Marriage has taught me: your partner will never be your everything. Though s/he contributes positively to your life, you still need other folks because each person adds such a beautiful experience in your life. My hubby's my best friend, but I need to be watered by other people too. 3. Grief occurs even when reflecting on how certain relationships have changed over the years. Or needing to start a new journey, while leaving your old life. 4. The ministry of serving others is the highest form of ministry. 5. Needing help from others will always be part of life. No man is an island and we all need others in various forms. 6. Take time to spend alone. It's good for your healt