We all are fully aware that life is beautiful, but
definitively not always easy…it has its occasional difficulties, and the
challenge lies in facing them with courage, grace and dignity! Happiness or sorrow, victory or defeat, day & night, etc. are affecting each life on
Earth.
For your enjoyment, here I’m sharing the
perspective of a 90 years old lady about life in general, wisdom worth
pondering upon…peaceful reading, dear ones!
“To celebrate growing older, I once wrote few
lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.
– Life isn't fair, but it's still good. | – Life is too short…enjoy it.
– When in doubt, just take the next small step, one at the time.
– Your job won't take care of you when you are
sick.
But for sure your true friends and family will be there for you.
– Pay off your credit cards every month.
– You don't have to win every argument. Stay true
to yourself.
– Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying
alone.
– Save for retirement starting with your first pay
check.
– When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
– Make peace with your past so it won't screw up
the present.
– It's OK to let your children see you cry.
– Don't compare your life to others under any circumstance.
Truth to be said, you have no
idea what their journey is all about.
– If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't
be in it.
– No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
– Take a deep breath. It calms the mind. | – Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter
weighs you down in many ways.
– Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you
stronger. | – It's never too late to be happy...it’s all up
to you and no one else.
– When it comes to going after what you love in
life, don't take no for an answer. | – The most important organ is the brain.
– Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the
fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. | – Over prepare, then go with the flow.
– Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear
purple. | – Frame every so-called disaster with these words
'In five years, will this matter?'
– Always choose life. | – Forgive, but don’t forget. | – What other people think of you is none of your
business.
– Time heals almost everything. Give time time. | – However good or bad a situation is, it will change. | – Believe in miracles.
– Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it
now. | – Growing old beats the alternative of dying young. | – Your children get only one childhood.
– All that truly matters in the end is that you
loved. | – Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting
everywhere. (I love this one!)
– If we all through our problems in a pile and saw
everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. | – Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already
have not what you need.
– The best is yet to come. | – No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show
up. | – Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.”
“Always stay strong as you live your life and always remember your
blessings,
no matter what circumstances you might need to face.”
