I’ve Learned…

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 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 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

Mom that I love her one more time before she

passed away.

I've learned ... That one should keep ones' words

both soft and tender, because tomorrow same

one may have to eat them.

I've learned... That a smile is an inexpensive way

to improve your looks.

I've learned... That when your newly born grandchild

holds your little finger in his little fist, then

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 the less time I have to work

with, the more things I get done. 

[From: Richmondnuus]