Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, may have just brought a breath of fresh air for Republicans and Democrats alike, on a day sure to be tense and wrought with division.
Ivanka Trump, who was once a focal point of her father’s previous administration, has stepped away from politics and not inserted herself into her father’s current campaign.
But that didn’t stop Ivanka from providing some much-needed perspective that everyone can get behind today.
Ivanka penned a lengthy Instagram post she’s dubbed as her “life lessons.”
She wrote:
Reflecting on life’s lessons, here are some truths I’ve learned along the way:
1. Family and friends are everything. Nourish these relationships, check in, and let people know you care. As Esther Perel says, “The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.”
2. Forgive people—it frees you more than anyone else.
3. Everyone is a teacher. Every person you meet holds a mirror to a lesson your soul needs to grow.
4. Avoid Lashon Hara / Gossip. Choose words that heal, not harm.
5. Trust yourself. Identify your core values and live by them; this may mean setting firm boundaries.
6. Nourish your body. Eat whole, nutritious foods. Enjoy that occasional piece of cake—indulgence is one of life’s joys too!
7. Get sunshine daily. It makes the rest of your day—and night—better.
8. Strong body, strong mind. Move daily, lift weights, play sports, and embrace play.
9. Strive for three daily wins: a physical win, a mental win, and a spiritual win. Naval Ravikant says, “A calm mind, a fit body, and a house full of love. These things can’t be bought; they must be earned.”
10. Cultivate self-mastery. As Marcus Aurelius said, “You have power over your mind—not outside events.” Focus inward; true strength lies in controlling your response, not the world.
11. Guard your peace. Epictetus observed, “Anyone capable of angering you becomes your master.” Mastery over self means others don’t control your state of mind.
12. Be open to the truth, wherever it leads. Listen, reflect, grow. Embrace new ideas, connections, and art.
13. Get curious. About your partner, your kids, your friends, and the world.
14. Approach life with love and positivity. Dolly Parton said, “I don’t criticize and condemn; I love and accept.”
15. “The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” – Henry David Thoreau. Spend your time and energy on what truly matters.
16. “Thinking is difficult; that’s why most people judge.” – Carl Jung. What you judge, you cannot understand. Instead, observe, study, and learn.
Ivanka’s message is a welcome perspective, no matter what side of the political aisle anybody sits on!