Enlightened Perspective

ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE: Please Read all the way to the end!If -you –take- the -time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective.

The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis! They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......

I've learned...the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned...when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned...just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day,' makes my day.

I've learned...having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned...being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned...you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned...I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in another way.

I've learned...no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a pal to be goofy with.

I've learned...sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned...walks with my dad around the block on summer eves as a boy did wonders for me as a man.

I've learned....life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned.... money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned....when you plan to get even with someone, you’re only letting him continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... the easiest way to grow as a person is surround myself with people smarter than

I am. I've learned.... everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned.....life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned.... when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned.... I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... when-your-new born, grandbaby holds your finger in his little fist, you're hooked for life.

I've learned....everyone wants to be on top of the mountain, but all the joy & growth occur when climbing.

I've learned.... 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's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much u care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends.

HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!!

YOU’RE MY PAL & I AM HONORED!

Now send this to every friend you have & your-family. This was sent to me.

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Leave the rest to God.