I’ve learned that the paradigm we live in is not all that
is offered to us. You can choose to live a different
life. I’ve learned that it’s taking me a long time to
become the person I want to be. I’ve learned that it’s
a lot easier to react than it is to think. I’ve learned that
you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others
can do, but to the best you can do. I’ve learned that
we are responsible for what we do, no matter how
we feel. I’ve learned that either you control your
attitude or it controls you. I’ve learned that you can
keep going long after you think you can’t.
I’ve learned that regardless of how hot and steamy
a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there
had better be something else to take its place. I’ve
learned that learning to forgive takes practice. I’ve
learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I’ve learned that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time. I’ve learned that
sometimes the people you expect to kick you when
you’re down will be the ones to help you get back
up.
I’ve learned that credentials on the wall do not
make you a decent human being. I’ve learned that
when I’m angry and have a reason to be angry, it
doesn’t give me the right to be cruel. I’ve learned
that maturity has more to do with what types of
experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned
from them, and less to do with how many birthdays
you’ve celebrated.
I’ve learned that you should never tell a child her
dreams are unlikely or outlandish…few things are
more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if
she believed it. I’ve learned that our background
and circumstances may have influenced who we
are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I’ve learned that just because two people argue, it
doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just
because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.
I’ve learned that we don’t have to change friends if
we understand that friends change. I’ve learned that
two people can look at the exact same thing and
see something totally different. I’ve learned that no
matter how you try to protect your children, they will
eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.
I’ve learned that no matter the consequences, those
who are honest with themselves, get farther in life.
I’ve learned that many things can be powered by
the mind, the trick is self-control. I’ve learned that
writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.
I’ve learned that I’m getting more and more like my
grandma, and I’m kinda happy about it.