What I've learned in Life
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I've learned ~
All you can do is be someone who can be loved.
The rest is up to them.

I've learned ~
that no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.

I've learned ~
that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned ~
that it's not what you have in your life,
but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned ~
that you can get by on charm for about fifteen
minutes,
After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned ~
that you shouldn't compare
yourself to the best others can do.

I've learned ~
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for the rest of your life.


I've learned ~
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I've learned ~
that you should always leave loved ones with
loving words,
It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned ~
that you can keep going
long after you think you can't.

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 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 heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I've learned ~
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

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 sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned ~
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
So does true love.

I've learned ~
that just because someone doesn't love
you the way you want them to, doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have.

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
their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more humiliating, and
what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.

I've learned ~
that your family won't always be there for you.
It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to
can take care of you and love you and teach you to
trust people again. Families aren't biological.

I've learned ~
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned ~
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by
others.
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I've learned ~
that no matter how bad your heart is broke
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

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 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 your life can be changed in a matter of
hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned ~
that even when you think you have no more
to give, when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.

I've learned ~
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned ~
that it's hard to determine where to draw
the line between being nice and not hurting
people's feelings, and standing up
for what you believe.

I've learned ~
that two people can look at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.

...and now for part II... <:o)

I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we
sing "Silent Night".......
Age 6

I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either.
Age 7

I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop
what they are doing and wave back.
Age 9

I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom
makes me clean it up again.
Age 12

I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should
try cheering someone else up.
Age 14

I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly
glad my parents are strict with me.
Age 15

I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words
of advice.
Age 24

I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great
pleasures.
Age 26

I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have
followed me there.
Age 29

I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I
must live so that no one will believe it.
Age 39

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just
don't know how to show it.
Age 42

I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending
them a little note.
Age 44

I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the
greater his or her need to cast blame on others.
Age 46

I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies.
Age 47

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems
today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
Age 48

I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for
hours.
Age 49

I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away
from the phone.
Age 50

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man with: a rainy
day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
Age 52

I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine
cabinet full of pills.
Age 52

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your
parents, you miss them terribly after they die.
Age 53

I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making
a life.
Age 58

I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your
children, work to improve your marriage.
Age 61

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
Age 62

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers
mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
Age 64

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.
But if you focus on your family, the needs of others, your work,
meeting new people, and doing the
very best you can, happiness will find you.
Age 65

I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I
usually make the right decision.
Age 66

I've learned that everyone can use a prayer.
Age 72

I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell
the truth, I've seen several.
Age 75

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
Age 82

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch
someone. People love that human touch - holding hands, a warm hug, or
just a friendly pat on the
back.
Age 85

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
Age 92

I've learned that you should pass this on to someone you care
about. Sometimes they just need a little something to make them
smile.