Lessons In Life

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:29 pm

I've learned that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. The same goes for true love.

I've learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that you can keep going long after you can't.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them, and less to do with how many years you have lived.

I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other.

I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned that two people can look at the same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you you will find the strength to help.

I've learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned that the people you care about most in life are sometimes taken from you too soon

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:04 am

Deep...

Carolly · Post by **Carolly** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:09 am

What about all the lessons Ive taught you and the posh words you now use fanks to me:D

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:11 am

shelbell;927931 wrote: Deep...

it's a lot to think about isn't it!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:15 am

Carolly;927933 wrote: What about all the lessons Ive taught you and the posh words you now use fanks to me:D

I have learned many valuable lessons and posh words from Carol!

:wah::wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:24 am

I think the ones that have made the most impact on me out of them all are,

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. The same goes for true love.

I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other.

I've learned that the people you care about most in life are sometimes taken from you too soon

you should always always say I love you to those you love and not leave them with angry words, because you never know if it will be the last time you ever see them!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:26 am

Hope6;928113 wrote: I think the ones that have made the most impact on me out of them all are,

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. The same goes for true love.

I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other.

I've learned that the people you care about most in life are sometimes taken from you too soon

you should always always say I love you to those you love and not leave them with angry words, because you never know if it will be the last time you ever see them!

Very good Hope. Posh and well said.:-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 6:09 am

qsducks;928117 wrote: Very good Hope. Posh and well said.:-4

Thank you darlin! :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:55 am

Hope6;928069 wrote: it's a lot to think about isn't it!

It IS a lot to think about. mine is:

I've learned I have a lot of work to do on me.

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:00 am

Hope6;928113 wrote: I think the ones that have made the most impact on me out of them all are,

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. The same goes for true love.

I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other.

I've learned that the people you care about most in life are sometimes taken from you too soon

you should always always say I love you to those you love and not leave them with angry words, because you never know if it will be the last time you ever see them!

How true this is Hope and it almost made me cry reading it. Thank you for posting this, there is a lesson here we can all learn from. :-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:46 am

shelbell;928473 wrote: It IS a lot to think about. mine is:

I've learned I have a lot of work to do on me.

yeah i think i have a lot of work to do on me too!

well let me rephrase that, i have a lot of work to do on my opinion of me!:-3

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:47 am

Trunk Monkey;928480 wrote: How true this is Hope and it almost made me cry reading it. Thank you for posting this, there is a lesson here we can all learn from. :-4

You're welcome PJ! :-6

It almost made me cry while i was posting it! :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:57 pm

Hope6;928690 wrote: yeah i think i have a lot of work to do on me too!

well let me rephrase that, i have a lot of work to do on my opinion of me!:-3

You sure hit the nail on the head about that...me too!!!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:12 am

shelbell;929423 wrote: You sure hit the nail on the head about that...me too!!!

yeah i suffer from a very low self-esteem and a lack of confidence!

but i'm working on it! :-6

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:28 am

Hope6;929430 wrote: yeah i suffer from a very low self-esteem and a lack of confidence!

but i'm working on it! :-6

Self-esteem? Confidence? What exactly are those?

This so sweet...tonight when my 16yr old came home all upset(her and her BF are having problems) and I was already having a major depression day, hubby brought home some dinner for us. We were all watching a TV show and this woman comes on and I told hubby, "there's your girl you like" and he answered his usual "she's pretty". Well, my daughter looked at hubby and said "not as pretty as mom!" He had to agree, she gave him no out! :wah: She is so sweet.:-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:01 am

shelbell;929436 wrote: Self-esteem? Confidence? What exactly are those?

This so sweet...tonight when my 16yr old came home all upset(her and her BF are having problems) and I was already having a major depression day, hubby brought home some dinner for us. We were all watching a TV show and this woman comes on and I told hubby, "there's your girl you like" and he answered his usual "she's pretty". Well, my daughter looked at hubby and said "not as pretty as mom!" He had to agree, she gave him no out! :wah: She is so sweet.:-4

awwwwwwww that is sweet! :-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:51 pm

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you.

All you can do is be someone who can be loved.

The rest is up to them.

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.

I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned that it's not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts

I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:55 pm

and yes, in case anybodys wondering, i'm having a pity party today! sorry!:(

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:08 am

Hope6;933021 wrote: and yes, in case anybodys wondering, i'm having a pity party today! sorry!:(

Don't worry about it hun, we all get those feelings...I'm a pro at pity parties.

Your last post on what you've learned hit me too. You sure know how to convey your thoughts.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:31 pm

shelbell;933382 wrote: Don't worry about it hun, we all get those feelings...I'm a pro at pity parties.

Your last post on what you've learned hit me too. You sure know how to convey your thoughts.

yeah but with the problems some people have, i feel embarrassed about complaining!

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:34 pm

Hope6;933936 wrote: yeah but with the problems some people have, i feel embarrassed about complaining!

a favorite line (I can't remember who said it) I heard and now like to use is, whenever someone asks me how I'm doing i simply state "better than some, worse than others". Simple but filled with wisdom. Everyone has their problems hun and don't try to minimize yours just because someone elses seem larger...but that is their problem to deal with. Your problems can be just as big because you are the one that has to deal with it and live thru the circumstance.

We're here to help you too! :-4:-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:07 am

shelbell;934052 wrote: a favorite line (I can't remember who said it) I heard and now like to use is, whenever someone asks me how I'm doing i simply state "better than some, worse than others". Simple but filled with wisdom. Everyone has their problems hun and don't try to minimize yours just because someone elses seem larger...but that is their problem to deal with. Your problems can be just as big because you are the one that has to deal with it and live thru the circumstance.

We're here to help you too! :-4:-6

thank you darlin! :-4

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:58 am

jimbo;934112 wrote: thanks hope and you guys big lump in my throat goose bumps all over very moving :-6

please forgive me cluttering up your thread with a few words of moron anti wisdom

if you want to know just how little god thinks of money just take a look at the people who have

i have learned more in my greatest losses than in my biggest victories

i may not be the worlds best person but i'm trying to be the best person i can be in the world

ok i'm done carry on

Good post jimbo...and we don't think you're a moron.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:08 am

jimbo;934112 wrote: thanks hope and you guys big lump in my throat goose bumps all over very moving :-6

please forgive me cluttering up your thread with a few words of moron anti wisdom

if you want to know just how little god thinks of money just take a look at the people who have

i have learned more in my greatest losses than in my biggest victories

i may not be the worlds best person but i'm trying to be the best person i can be in the world

ok i'm done carry on

thats great Jimbo, and you're not cluttering up anything my friend, post whatever you want to on here! :-6

Post by **jones jones** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:39 am

and georgia i've learned that you sure know how to make a grown man cry!:-1

Jj :-4

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:47 am

jones jones;934570 wrote: and georgia i've learned that you sure know how to make a grown man cry!:-1

Jj :-4

Oh darlin!!! it was never my intention to make you cry sweetheart! now you're gonna have me crying! :-1

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:32 pm

okay! it may be time to retire this thread, it's making the guys cry now!:-3

shelbell · Post by **shelbell** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:37 pm

Hope6;935050 wrote: okay! it may be time to retire this thread, it's making the guys cry now!:-3

Oh, it's good for the guys to have a good cry to every now and then. It's a great thread Hope. :-6

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:30 pm

shelbell;935092 wrote: Oh, it's good for the guys to have a good cry to every now and then. It's a great thread Hope. :-6

yeah it'll do them some good to have a cry too! :wah:

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:03 pm

I have learned that i have many wonderful friends here in the garden, and until i put my new thread up over in the relationship and advice section, i didn't realize how many people cared about me!

Thank you!! :-4:-4:-4