I've learned the importance of living without expectations and being open minded. To just enjoy situations. To not get bugged or bothered when things don't go the way you had expected. It complicates things if we choose to let it affect us and once we make that decision it changes everything for the worse because of a negative attitude. Be strong. Enjoy life as it happens. Choose to be happy and grateful for all you have and all that you are. If we are confidant in ourselves and in situations which we are placed we learn to grow and we better ourselves to become stronger happier and more blessed people. And for that I'm so grateful.