Pretty good advice!!
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2002 3:06 pm
ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE
> >
> > Read all the way to the bottom!
> >
> > If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll
> > come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects
> > covered affect us all on a daily basis!
> >
> > They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of
> > saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......
> >
> > I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at
> > the feet of an elderly person.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
> >
> > I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, "You've
> > made my day!" makes my day.
> >
> > I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your
> > arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
> >
> > I've learned.... That being kind is more important than
> > being right.
> >
> > I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from
> > a child.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I
> > don't have the strength to help him in some other way.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life
> > requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy
> > with.
> >
> > I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand
> > to hold and a heart to understand.
> >
> > I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the
> > block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me
> > as an adult.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper.
> > The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
> >
> > I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us
> > everything we ask for.
> >
> > I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
> >
> > I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that
> > make life so spectacular.
> >
> > I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone
> > who wants to be appreciated and loved.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the Lord didn't do it all in one day.
> > What makes me think I can?
> >
> > I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change
> > the facts.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with
> > someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt
> > you.
> >
> > I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a
> > person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be
> > greeted with a smile.
> >
> > I've learned.... That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping
> > with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in
> > love with them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
> >
> > I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone
> > will take the ones you miss.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness
> > will dock elsewhere.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Dad that I
> > love him one more time before he passed away.
> >
> > I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft
> > and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to
> > improve your looks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but I can
> > choose what I do about it.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds
> > your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked
> > for life.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the
> > mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while
> > you're climbing it.
> >
> > I've learned .. That it is best to give advice in only two
> > circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life
> > threatening situation.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the
> > more things I get done.
> >
> > To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the
> > last sentence.
> >
> > It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much
> > you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even
> > if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to
> > you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a
> > circle of friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!!
> > Now send this to every
> > friend you have!! And to your family. This was sent to me.
> >
> >
> >
> > Read all the way to the bottom!
> >
> > If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll
> > come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects
> > covered affect us all on a daily basis!
> >
> > They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of
> > saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......
> >
> > I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at
> > the feet of an elderly person.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
> >
> > I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, "You've
> > made my day!" makes my day.
> >
> > I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your
> > arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
> >
> > I've learned.... That being kind is more important than
> > being right.
> >
> > I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from
> > a child.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I
> > don't have the strength to help him in some other way.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life
> > requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy
> > with.
> >
> > I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand
> > to hold and a heart to understand.
> >
> > I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the
> > block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me
> > as an adult.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper.
> > The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
> >
> > I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us
> > everything we ask for.
> >
> > I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
> >
> > I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that
> > make life so spectacular.
> >
> > I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone
> > who wants to be appreciated and loved.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the Lord didn't do it all in one day.
> > What makes me think I can?
> >
> > I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change
> > the facts.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with
> > someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt
> > you.
> >
> > I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a
> > person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be
> > greeted with a smile.
> >
> > I've learned.... That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping
> > with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in
> > love with them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
> >
> > I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone
> > will take the ones you miss.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness
> > will dock elsewhere.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Dad that I
> > love him one more time before he passed away.
> >
> > I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft
> > and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
> >
> > I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to
> > improve your looks.
> >
> > I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but I can
> > choose what I do about it.
> >
> > I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds
> > your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked
> > for life.
> >
> > I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the
> > mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while
> > you're climbing it.
> >
> > I've learned .. That it is best to give advice in only two
> > circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life
> > threatening situation.
> >
> > I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the
> > more things I get done.
> >
> > To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the
> > last sentence.
> >
> > It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much
> > you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even
> > if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to
> > you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a
> > circle of friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!!
> > Now send this to every
> > friend you have!! And to your family. This was sent to me.
> >
> >