I'VE LEARNED.....

Several years ago, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words! Maya Angelou said the following:

• 'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
• I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
• 'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
• 'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
• 'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
• I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back...'
• I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
• '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 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 people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'...........................

 

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