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 The
Wisdom Pages
ENLIGHTENED
PERSPECTIVE
If you will take the
time to read these I promise you'll come away with an
enlightened perspective.
The subjects covered
affect us all on a daily basis. They're
written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of
saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......
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 the Lord didn't do it all in
one day. What makes me think I can?
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 there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your
babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.
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 Dad that I love him
one more time before he passed away.
I've learned.... That one should keep his words both
soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat
them.
I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way
to improve your looks.
I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but
I can choose what I do about it.
I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild
holds your little finger in his little fist, that
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 it is best to give advice in only two
circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a
life threatening situation.
I've learned.... That the less time I have to work
with, the more things I get done.
To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down
to the last sentence.
This reminder was sent
out for National Friendship Week, March 2001. Show
your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone
you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it
back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes
back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of
friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE
MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED! Now send this to every
friend you have!! And to your family.
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Index
Being Human
Friendship
Future
Good Morning
Living
Love
Men
New Age
Lord Shiva Presents;
The Art of Cantering
Past
Present
Risk
Sage Advice
Tree Signs
Wisdom
Your Most Sensitive Organ
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