What I Have Learned

RGrew176

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I didn't write this but I wish I had.

I Have Learned that...

... the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

... when you're in love, it shows.

... just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

... having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

... being kind is more important than being right.

... you should never say no to a gift from a child.

... I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.

... no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

... sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

... simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

... life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

... we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

... money doesn't buy class.

... it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

... under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

... the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

... to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

... when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

... love, not time, heals all wounds.

... the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

... everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

... there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.

... no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

... life is tough, but I'm tougher.

... opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

... when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

... I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.

... one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

... a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

... I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

... when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

... everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

... it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation.

... the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
 

64osby

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For years I had said the best things in life are free.

Watch the sunrise or sunset.
Gaze at the stars.
Sitting round a fire pit with friends.
A day a the beach.
A day in the wilderness.

Most don't take time to enjoy the simple things that can bring joy.

Sometimes you need some event to realize the important things in life.

I once had a net worth of more then -$600,000.00. I worked my out without going bankrupt. It taught me that money in the big scheme of life means very little, it is just a tool. Get a roof over your head, food on the table and clothes on your back, an aluminum boat and life is good.

Family, friends, health and being at peace with yourself are what is important. My $.05
 

gm280

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I always enjoyed the things money can't buy. Enjoying each morning breakfast with your spouse, or sitting in a deer stand as the new day opens up and the woods comes to life, or even the peaceful serenity on the lake drifting along quietly fishing. The game and fish are not the ultimate prizes. The quiet insightful time is. Too many get all upset these days with being offended by such little things that in reality are meaningless. And I can bet you, when they are on their death bed, those offending things won't matter in the least. Family, friends and peace of mind are the things nobody can buy. We can focus on the bad things in life, or relish in the good things and live a great life. That is each person's personal choice.
 

DayCruiser

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Ya it is just a TERRIBLE thing we have created. How much money you have determines your self worth as a human being. Not taking care of our mentally ill and elderly human beings. Going for the gold and neglecting your loved ones is something you may pay dearly for in the long run
 

Redfred1

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Great post Mr.GrewI I read one several years ago: "Yesterday is history; tomorrow is a mystery. Enjoy today.It's a gift!"
 
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