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Unexpectedness is a part of life. Today was not promised, but you’re here; yet, tomorrow is not promised, again. There are several practices and insights we can start applying to our lives to make tomorrow better! Here are 20 diverse insights and inspirations to start applying to YOUR LIFE NOW!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Time can be the ultimate test of authenticity and sincerity<\/em><\/li>\n
2. Get all of your necessities for trips 48 hours prior to departure<\/em><\/li>\n
3. Surround<\/em>  yourself with people and places that enrich your RIGHT NOW during moments of loneliness and longing<\/em>.<\/li>\n
4. Open your eyes, see the city, see your surroundings, and see your culture!<\/em><\/li>\n
5. Never be afraid to seek insight on the necessary elements of your life when transitioning to a new place in a city or even in life.<\/em><\/li>\n
6. There is value in finding out what\u2019s close to you and making it close to you! Explore!<\/em><\/li>\n
7. Some things you simply can\u2019t control; and even if you could control some aspect of some things, everything you can\u2019t control in its entirety. Do your part, make your mark!<\/em><\/li>\n
8. Express your gratitude more and value more interaction with those you cherish.<\/em><\/li>\n
9. BE OPEN TO CULTURAL FOODS (if you\u2019re not allergic), even if its similar to something you don\u2019t mess with in your normal diet.<\/em><\/li>\n
10. Find specialty foods that connect you with the  particular destination you reside or visit.<\/em><\/li>\n
11. Universally, the meaning behind cultural activities or cultural expressions at home don\u2019t hold the same significance abroad<\/em>.<\/li>\n
12. Strategically test your limits, you\u2019ll reap valuable experiences; some expected and some unexpected.<\/em><\/li>\n
13. Y<\/em>ou\u2019ll never know what you will encounter, but LEARN FROM EVERY EXPERIENCE.<\/em><\/li>\n
14. Greatness can be found in your own culture, if you reach down deep to find it and communicate it!<\/em><\/li>\n
15. \u201cSimply try<\/strong>. If you succeed, try to succeed again. If you fail, try to succeed the next time. Try.\u201d.<\/em><\/li>\n
16. There is value in going through a process, whilst knowing there is a purpose.<\/em><\/li>\n
17. Full control only belongs to God<\/em><\/li>\n
18. Make a mark in this world for those you cherish to see & strive after.<\/em><\/li>\n
19. Find something new, learn something new, go somewhere new!<\/em><\/li>\n
20. You will experience the manifestation of your destiny at God\u2019s timing when we work hard, commit ourselves, and remain diligent.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Want to know how I came to these insights, visit my top 20 moments before midyear here: Part One<\/a>, Part Two<\/a>, Part Three<\/a>, Part Four<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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