I HAVE LEARNED

This quote is profound. If you will take the time to read this, you'll walk away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis.

I HAVE LEARNED :

• That the best classroom in the world is found at the feet of an elderly person.
• That when you're in love, it shows.
• That if just 1 person says : "You've made my day", it actually makes my day happy.
• That having a child falling asleep in your arms, is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

• That being kind is more important than being right.

• That you should never say no to a gift from a child, be it a stone etc.

• That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help in a different way.

• That no matter how serious, your life requires you to be a friend to someone. Everyone needs a friend to confide in, to be happy about accomplishments and to just act goofy with.

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

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

• That life is like a roll of life is like a roll of toiletpapier. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. . The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

• That we should be glad that God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
• That money doesn't buy class.
• That it's those small daily happenings that make life spectacular.

• That under everyone's hard shell is someone who needs to be appreciated and loved.

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

• That love, not time, heals all wounds.

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

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

• That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the one that you missed. -

• That when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

• That I wish I could have told my mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

• That one should keep one's words soft and tender, because tomorrow one might have to eat them.

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

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

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

To all of you...... I hope you'll read all the way down to the last sentence. I hope that everyone you consider a friend should have an opportunity to read these life observations.

Sources : Andy Rooney, life observations. Pixabay images, Google images.