Blossoms in March

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Lessons

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! 

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

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 Mom that I love her one more time before she 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 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 the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

A nice poem I received today:

 

 

Happiness keeps you Sweet,

Trials keep you Strong,

Sorrows keep you Human,

Failures keep you Humble,

Success keeps you Glowing,

But Only God Keeps You Going!  

 

Sending Myself Flowers

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Just Thinking

Just thinking...

Life is too short for grievances,

For quarrels and for tears,

What's the use of wasting

Precious days and precious tears.

If there's something to forgive,

Forgive without delay...

Maybe you too, were part to blame,

So make it up today.

Be generous... forget the past

And take the broader view,

Cast away all bitterness and

Let the sunshine through.

If it's within your power

A broken heart to mend,

Remember...

Love is all thet really matters

... in the end.
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Beginning to Focus

Sometimes I've felt like I am just existing at work.....but for some reason the light bulb is brighter today.

I am running across things and thinking that there's a better way to manage certain items.

Maybe we needed this lull in the industry to allow us to stop and focus.

 

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Looking back

I was looking at my picture in the previous post.  That was a great day.  The weather was perfect.  The friends were perfect!

I so want to rid myself of my anxieties about life in general.  Carefree.......not focusing on "what if".  Just go and do.  So many times in my past I "could not" do something out of fear of the unknown.

Hopefully my future, whatever it holds, will let me continue to grow outside of my box....not being afraid to take chances or travel, or even be happy.

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