LIFE'S LESSONS LEARNED 4

Monday, August 11, 2014: Old teachers are hard to keep silent – they don't go away – they just create a new classroom!!

Tuesday, August 12, 2014: Stepping stones of feeling sorry for yourself – will never put you on a pathway to happiness!!

Wednesday, August 13, 2014: Although we might not immediately be aware of results which come from praying for help and blessings – we will almost always receive a reminder of how we wish our lives could be and at least a little corner of our heart will be lifted as we acknowledge blessings already received!!

Thursday, August 14, 2014: No matter how long cucumbers are kept bottled up in plain water they will never become pickles - Likewise, we need a little spice in our lives to become what we were intended to become!!

Friday, August 15, 2014: Gertrude Stein wrote – a rose is a rose is a rose – but if she were alive today she would witness – if any society exists long enough, it will destroy the beauty of its language with double entendre!!

Monday, August 25, 2014: If there is a more difficult way to accomplish a task – we will eventually discover it!!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014: Re-creation is the purpose of recreation!!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014: Everything in life has a price – you will always get what you bargain for!!

Thursday, August 28, 2014: Claiming to be religious without living the principle of charity - is like claiming to be a canary when you have neither feathers nor wings!!

Friday, August 29, 2014: Claiming to be religious without being a forgiving person – is like claiming to be a fish when you have no fins or cannot live in water!!

Monday, September 01, 2014: Claiming to be religious without striving for universal love – is like claiming to be a lamb when you have no wool and cannot baa!!

Tuesday, September 02, 2014: Claiming to be religious without being kind – is like claiming to be a kangaroo when you can't hop and have no pouch!!

Wednesday, September 03, 2014: Even though we sometimes wish for a personal GPS which would enlighten us about our future destinations – we should realize – the price might be a loss of a lot of excitement and learning during our journey!!

Thursday, September 04, 2014: If you add enough sugar the sourest of lemons can be made to taste good – but making it sweet doesn't mean it will be good for you!!

Friday, September 05, 2014: Sooner or later I have to accept the fact that I am what I am because of the choices I have made – I am the only one responsible and accountable for who I have become!!

Monday, September 08, 2014: It shouldn't take a turkey dinner with all the trimmings to remind us to be thankful!!

Tuesday, September 09, 2014: Our days should be made special because we make them so – not because of what we see on a calendar or personal schedule!!

Wednesday, September 10, 2014: A smile on someone’s face does not always mean that they are happy – however, it is difficult for a happy person not to have a smile on their face!!

Thursday, September 11, 2014: Chickens peck at the weak spots of those who share their roost!!

Friday, September 12, 2014: Friendships can be very fragile – they need to be wrapped in lots of layers of warmth, kindness, honesty and love!!

Monday, September 15, 2014: Be advised that you should enjoy all things bright and beautiful – before your senses begin to dim!!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014: An open wallet policy – does not necessarily make one a good father!!

Wednesday, September 17, 2014: Memorials should be reserved for those who spent their lives building – not for those who spent their lives destroying!!

Thursday, September 18, 2014: There are times when asking a lot of questions – can spoil a beautiful moment!!

Friday, September 19, 2014: Your world is different than mine – because it is made up of the things you have chosen to see and what you have allowed into your mind!!