Random lessons…some of it wisdom shared from others…
Obviously, not a comprehensive list of what life (and my dad) has taught me, but here are ten thoughts:
- Whether times are good or times are bad, they always change.
- Listen when someone you respect tells you another person is not to be trusted.
- Every generation thinks they invented sex and swearing.
- You cannot save the world, so choose your obligations wisely.
- Life is better with a loving pet, and the most loving pets are rescued animals.
- Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day.
- It’s wrong to always need to be right. You wear people out, lose friends and anger those forced to be around you.
- You are known by the company you keep.
- Quality, classic clothing is worth the extra money. It lasts longer, looks better and is more honorable for worldwide humanitarian reasons.
- No one wants to listen to you do all the talking, no matter how fascinating you think you are. They would rather talk about themselves.
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I wish I could save the world!!!
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So do I, and I used to agonize over all the pain out there. Then I discovered I could truly help some people by focusing my efforts and energies on specific causes, and allowing others to dedicate themselves to their own projects. It’s not that I don’t support others, but I only have so many resources!
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I love your perspective on that….I guess we really can’t do everything!
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As much as we wish we could!
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True! Lovely list!
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Thank you! 🙂
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Saving the world used to be an obsession of mine. Until I turned 40 😀
Love your list!
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Thank you! kissmyCASSIDY said basically the same thing you did, you can see my response there…it isn’t easy realizing how limited you are, but it’s freeing.
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Oh, this is a list of a lot of thoughts to ponder! Great work! 🙂
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Thank you!
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All true…especially the fact change is constant whether we like it or not!
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Absolutely! Encouraging to remember in bad times, necessary to remember in good times!
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You’ve learned some wise things along the way…and a few humorous ones too.
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Wisdom and humor should be a goal, I think!
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I couldn’t agree more with your list but I need to explore the nicer clothing option .
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I’ve been learning more & more about the current clothing trend — I forget what it’s called, “fast” clothing or something like that — basically cheap clothing that is manufactured overseas in terrible conditions. Most recently I saw a news report on “Nightline.” I encourage you to look into it as it’s really disturbing.
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HA! “They would rather talk about themselves.” Clever.
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I’ve never met anyone, including myself, who doesn’t enjoy talking about themselves (that sounds grammatically incorrect, oh well). 🙂
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