Age is a state of mind. It is said that if you dont mind, it doesnt matter. 年龄是一种心态。常言道：不上心，不扰心。
Yet when I recently turned 27, a desire to stop for a moment crept in. In almost three decades, I thought to myself, What is it that I have done and what is it that I wished to do instead? 虽然我才刚过27，不过退却之心也悄悄来临。曾心中暗想：在过去将近三十的人生里，我做过什么，如果可以重来，又会做什么。
Though Im not sure as to what my impact has been in this world, I decided to see how the world has impacted me instead. We spend our lives trying to learn, grasping as much knowledge as we can to get ahead of the game. We learn from the brave and from the cowardly, the rich and the not so rich, the greedy and the selfless. 尽管我无法确定自己对这个世界有怎样的影响，但我可以看到世界对我的影响。我们花时间学习，为了出人头地努力掌握更多的知识。勇气或怯懦、贫穷或富有、贪婪抑或无私，都是我们学习的源泉。
So it made me wonder: What is it that Ive learned in these short but fabulous years and which thoughts would I like to keep close to my heart forever? 所以27年的人生让我思考：从这短暂而美好的年华中我学到了什么，而哪些观点又是我希望可以一直铭记在心的?
Here are 27 of my most valuable learnings that have given meaning to my life: 下面是我认为对自己意义最大的27条人生经验：
1. Make friends slowlyand then never let them go. 1. 慎重地选择朋友，并且永远不要失去他们。
2. Meditate every day; sometimes even your mind needs a break from you. 2. 每天都需要沉思，你的大脑有时需要休息。
3. Play hard even if it means scraping your knees, how else will the world know that youve had a hell of a time? 3.即使会受伤也要努力参与，不然怎样让世界知道你有多惨?
4. Be open to making mistakes and learn to take criticism constructively. The more you let the ego win, the slower your path to success will be. 4. 不要害怕犯错，学会合理地接受批评。越多地纵容自己，你通往成功也会越缓慢。
5. Let yourself dream and the magic of sleepless nights will unveil itself. 5. 允许自己做梦，失眠的漫漫长夜也有着其独特的魅力。
6. If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all; most of the worries of the world are simply the consequences of ill-spoken words. 6. 如果你想不出要说什么，就保持沉默;糟糕的言论是世上大多数焦虑的根源。
7. Accept yourself the way you are the perfect you and the not so perfect you can co-exist in perfect harmony. 7. 接受自己本来的模样完美的你和不那么完美的你可以达到完美和谐的共存。
8. Dont overlook the flawless today in the hopes for a perfect tomorrow. 8. 不要因为今日的无所缺憾而去期待明天会同样完美。
9. Magic exists within each of us, all it needs, is to be acknowledged and believed in to come to life. 9. 魔法存在于每个人身上，重要的是要相信其存在并让其苏醒。
10. Accept your mistakes and say m sorry for all you know, some might wait a lifetime just to have you back. 10. 接受你的错误并表示抱歉要知道，有些人终其一生都在等你回心转意。
11. The only way to fight evil is to wrap it with love, just like only water can tame a blazing fire. 11. 与邪恶作斗争的唯一方法是用爱去拥抱，就像只有水才能驯服烈焰一样。
12. Learn to live in the moment, its all youve got and all youll ever have. 12.学会活在当下，这就是你所拥有的一切，无论现在还是未来。
13. The process of finding and living your passion can be frustrating, tempting you to give up but remember, sometimes it is about having the satisfaction that you tried your best rather than the regret of not giving it just one more chance. 13. 找到你的激情并要时刻保持，这个过程会让人感到挫败甚至想放弃但要记住，你是在竭尽全力后获得满足，还是在放弃最后尝试的机会后后悔，只是一念之差。
14. Dare yourself. The comfort zone may be comfortable but it is also very restrictive. 14. 敢于冒险，安乐之处或许轻松但限制重重。
15. Let go of your ego, it only poisons your heart. 15.扔掉你的自负，它只会腐蚀你的心。
16. Count your blessings; gratitude helps keep your feet on the ground as the mind dreams of conquering the sky. 16. 细数你的幸福;感恩让人脚踏实地，志怀高远。
17. Believe in yourself and take the leap of faith; its never too late to start being who youve always wanted to be. 17. 相信你自己，提升信仰;成为心目中的那个自己永远不会太迟。
18. Love needs to be set free like the passing wind. The more you try to hold on to it, the faster it will escape you. Stop seeking it and youll be pleasantly surprised to see that its always been around and always will be. 18.爱情如风，需要自由。你越是想抓紧，就越容易失去。不再追逐爱情，你会欣喜地发现它一直都在身边，未来也会如此。
19. Take care of yourself; its the most valuable present you can give your loved ones. 19.照顾好你自己;这是你能够给予你所爱的人最好的礼物。
20. Dont avoid the garden sprinklers, they wont blemish your dress but add a sparkle to it instead. 20.不要回避公园的洒水器，它们不会弄脏你的裙子，只会让其闪闪发光。
21. I love you when was the last time you said it? 21. 我爱你上一次说出这句话是什么时候?
22. Listen, respect and be considerate of the elderly their unconditional love and intricate life experiences are where the treasures of the world are hidden. 22. 倾听、尊重和体谅老人家世上最好的宝藏就藏在他们无保留的爱和丰富的人生经历中。
23. Laugh more often; let your vibrant smile tell your fabulous story. 23. 多笑笑;用你充满活力的笑容讲出绝妙的故事。
24. Write everyday its the most effective way to get clarity on your thoughts and 24. overcome your inner critique. 记日记这是整理自己思路与克服内心矛盾最有效地方式。
25. Curiosity is the youthfulness of the mind, never get complacent and you will be young forever. 25. 好奇心是年轻心态的表现，永远不要自满，那你就会一直年轻。
26. Life is not a race and its the journey that matters irrespective of how far youve gone on the wrong path, quit, and start over. 26. 人生不是一场赛跑，过程才是是最重要的无论你已在错误的道路上走了多远、离开又再重来，都无关紧要。
27. Dont let society bully you away from your hearts calling. Believe in yourself, follow your instincts and create the path you wish to travel. 27. 别被社会掩盖你内心的呼声。相信你自己，跟着你的直觉，开拓你想要走的路。
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