- Crowd:: IN
- Hamburger:: yuck
- Choker::
- Lights:: Christmas
- Tinsel:: balsam tree
- Testament:: New
- Best part of the day:: End of school hour
- Election:: tired of them for now
- Clarinet:: Becky used to play one called Clarence
- Dead Sea:: far away
Well there we are. What did you learn about me from that? I'd say that I didn't learn anything about myself.
I added a link to Russ's blog to my blog. It's in the right-hand column right underneath Scott's and unconscious mutterings.
Here's my inspiration for today. I was cleaning out my junk in the boxes in the basement and came across many old notebooks. Here are some notes I found that are worth repeating. It's long but good. Get comfy.
I’ve learned…
That if someone says something unkind about me I must live so that no one will believe it.
That you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do.
I’ve learned that you can’t be a hero without taking chances.
That life challenges us with the fact that everything can be done better.
That nothing of value comes without effort.
That even the simplest task can be meaningful if I do it in the right spirit.
That generous people seldom have emotional and mental problems.
That in every face to face encounter regardless of how brief, we leave something behind.
That it’s not what happens to people that’s important. It’s what they do about it.
That the ache of unfulfilled dreams can be the worst pain of all.
That silent company is often more healing than words of advice.
That I cannot expect others to solve my problems
That if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work, meeting new people and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.
That kindness is more important than perfection.
That animals can sometimes warm your heart better than people can.
That education, experience and memories are three things no one can take away from you.
That self-pity is a waste of time.That if you look for the worst in life and in people you’ll find it. But if you look for the best, you’ll find that instead.
That you shouldn’t look back except to learn.
That life sometimes gives you a second chance.
That the worst pain is watching someone else in pain.
That although parents and elders may lecture and discipline you, you will later realize that it was because they cared
That you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
That the person with the big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts.
That people are about as happy as they decide to be.
That you learn most from people who are learning themselves.
That when bad times come, you can let them make you bitter or use them to make you better.
That I can’t change the past, but I can let it go.
That if you stay focused on yourself you are guaranteed to be miserable.
That if you can’t forgive and forget you can at least forgive and move on.
That love will break your heart but it’s worth it.
That ultimately takers lose and givers win.
That you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy holiday, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.
That I should make the little decisions with my head and the big decisions with my heart.
That there is always someone who cares.
If you depend on others to make you happy you’ll be endlessly disappointed.
If there were no problems there would be no opportunities.
That you shouldn’t fight a battle if there’s nothing to win.
That the most creative ideas come from beginners – not the experts.
That everyone has something to teach.
That how people treat me is more a reflection of how they see themselves than how they see me.
That envy is the enemy of happiness
That making a living is not the same as making a life.
You can’t please some people no matter what you do.
That love is a great investment. No matter whom you give it to, it returns great dividends.
That regardless of how little you have you can always give comfort and encouragement.
That you should fill your life with experiences, not excuses.
That people don’t want advice, but understanding.
That the purpose of criticism is to help not to humiliate.
That you should treasure your children for what they are, not for what you want them to be.
That you can love someone and still not like him very much.
That plotting revenge only allows the people who hurt you to hurt you longer.
That regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow are twin thieves that rob us of the moment
That kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.
That we grow only when we push ourselves beyond what we already know.
That sometimes life hands you situations when all you can do is put one foot in front of the other and live moment to moment.
That people who have mastered the art of living seem to be guided by an internal compass. They might not always stay on track, but they have a way of always returning to the proper course.
That there are people who love you dearly but just don’t know how to show it.
That people are in such a hurry to get to the ‘good life’ that they often rush right past it.
That it’s never too late to heal and injured relationship.
Never to underestimate the potential power of the human spirit.
That you should never put off saying ‘I love you’ in any relationship as long as you sincerely mean it. Otherwise, you may spend the rest of your life regretting it.
That if you are in a relationship with someone who doesn’t believe in you, you should get out before you stop believing in yourself.
That most people don’t look for the truths of life, they only search for someone to agree with them.
That everybody wants to be special to someone.
That if you’re not willing to move mountains for your friends, they won’t be willing to move them for you.
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.
That all the advice in the world doesn’t help some situations. There are many things we have to figure out on our own.
That you should stop asking people for what they cannot give you and be content with what they can give.
That you should never change everything in your life at once. Keep something the same just for stability so that it’s easier to remember who you are.
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with him.
That the fire of a past love will always burn with a small flame
That I always think of the right thing to say when it’s too late.
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
That it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
That once a relationship is over if you experienced more smiles than tears, then it wasn’t a waste of time.
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way.
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