Major cheat code for life: Make today lighter for someone else. Hold the door. Give the compliment. Offer the seat. Pick up the tab. Small kindness is never small to the person who receives it. The good life is built by becoming a source of good in the lives around you.
Having kids is a serious responsibility. I don’t think people fully understand that, judging by how casually some approach pregnancy, especially at a young age. Children are not accessories. Being a parent is real life work. It requires sacrifice, selflessness, emotional maturity, financial stability, patience, and a willingness to put someone else’s needs before your own. Raising a child is one of the biggest responsibilities a person can take on.