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LESSONS I'VE LEARNED THROUGH THE AGES Wednesday, 14/12/2005 by nik
wisdom is a wonderful thing in hindsight, and here are some pithy recollections. As George Bernard Shaw said: Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children.
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AGE 6: I've learned that I like my
teacher because she cries when we sing
Silent Night ......... AGE 7. I've learned that our dog
doesn't want to eat my broccoli either. AGE 9. I've learned that when I wave
to people in the country, they stop what
they are doing and wave back. AGE 12. I've learned that just when 1
get my room the way 1 like it, Mom
makes me clean it up again. AGE 14.. I've learned that if you want
to cheer yourself up, you should try
cheering someone else up. AGE 15.. I've learned that although it's
hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my
parents are strict with me. AGE 24. I've learned that silent
company is often more healing than
words of advice. AGE 26: I've learned that brushing my
child's hair is one of life's great
pleasures. AGE 29. I've learned that wherever I
go, the world's worst drivers have fol-
lowed me there. AGE 39.. I've learned that if someone
says something unkind about me, I
must live so that no one will believe it. AGE 42. I've learned that there are
people who love you dearly but just don't
know how to show it. AGE 44. I've learned that you can
make someone's day by simply sending
them a little note. AGE 46. I've learned that the greater a
person's sense of guilt, the greater his or
her need to cast blame on others. AGE 47. I've learned that children and
grandparents are natural allies. AGE 48.. I've learned that no matter
what happens, or how bad it seems
today, life does go on, and it will be
better tomorrow. AGE 49. I've learned that singing
"Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for
hours. AGE 50. I've learned that motel
mattresses are better on the side away
from the phone. AGE 52. I've learned that you can tell
a lot about a man by the way he handles
these three things: a rainy day, lost
luggage, and tangled Christmas tree
lights. AGE 53.. I've learned that keeping a
vegetable garden is worth a medicine
cabinet full of pills. AGE 55., I've learned that regardless of
your relationship with your parents,
you miss them terribly after they die. ACE 53. I've learned that making a
living is not the same thing as making a
life. AGE 61: I've learned that if you want
to do something positive for your chil-
dren, work to improve your marriage. AGE 62., I've learned that life
sometimes gives you a second chance. AGE 64., I've learned that you
shouldn't go through life with a catchers
mitt on both hands. You need to be able
to throw something back. AGE 65. I've learned that if you pursue
happiness, it will elude you. But if you
focus on your family, the needs of
others, your work, meeting new people,
and doing the very best you can,
happiness will find you. AGE 66: I've learned that whenever 1
decide something with kindness, I
usually make the right decision. AGE 72. I've learned that everyone can
use a prayer. AGE 75. I've learned that it pays to
believe in miracles. And to tell the
truth, I've seen several. I've learned
that even when I have pains, I don't
have to be one. I've learned that every
day you should reach out and touch
someone. People love that human touch
- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a
friendly pat on the back. I've learned
that I still have a lot to learn. I've
learned that you should pass this on to
someone you care about. Sometimes
they just need a little something to
make them smile. (source unknown)
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