Okay, I think we all can agree that we are learning, but what R U learning? Is it to be proficient at work; to be a better husband, father or friend; or to be a better human or to be a better Christian or what? So do yourself a favor - take a couple of minutes this weekend to jot down what you believe you are learning and then read the following from Andy Rooney. He shared these words a few years back and after I read them I thought . . . I need to do some more learning. I hope you can agree with most of these. Thanks Andy for the following. |
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 I CAN ALWAYS PRAY FOR SOMEONE WHEN I DON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH TO HELP THEM IN ANY OTHER WAY.
I'VE LEARNED - THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER SAY NO TO A GIFT FROM A CHILD.
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 LIFE IS LIKE A ROLL OF TOILET PAPER. THE CLOSER IT GETS TO THE END, THE FASTER IT GOES.
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 LIFE IS TOUGH, BUT I'M TOUGHER.
I'VE LEARNED - 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 PARENTS THAT I LOVE THEM ONE MORE TIME BEFORE THEY PASSED AWAY
I'VE LEARNED - THAT ONE SHOULD KEEP THEIR WORDS BOTH SOFT AND TENDER, BECAUSE TOMORROW THEY 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 THEIR LITTLE FIST, YOU'RE HOOKED FOR LIFE.
I'VE LEARNED - THAT MONEY DOESN'T BUY CLASS. 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 BEST CLASSROOM IN THE WORLD IS AT THE FEET OF AN ELDERLY PERSON. I'VE LEARNED - THAT WE SHOULD BE GLAD GOD DOES NOT GIVE US EVERYTHING THAT WE ASK FOR. |