Monday, April 21, 2008

Lessons to Remember

This was written by Regina Brett of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio, ”To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written.”
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6.. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.


8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11 . Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.


18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.


How true! More later . . .

Blessings

2 comments:

Arlene said...

I really like your blog today. It is very helpful. have a good week.

Caroline said...

Thank you, dear friend.

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