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Love Pearl-0036 is titled: Chest Of Gems
Hi Everybody,
I usually like the messages I send out to you to be short and sweet.
In this case it's a bit different. I just had to send this on to you because it is full of precious gems.
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ENLIGHTENED
PERSPECTIVE
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.
It doesn't have to be a special occasion to show your friends how much you care.
Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND or FOE, and eventually it may well make it back to you via someone else, then you'll know 100% that you have a loving circle of friends around the world ...
Have a great day!
May the WEPIFORCE be with you always!
