Things I've Learned...

Now that the end of the school year is rolling in, I keep having people ask me what I have learned this year. And even though my answer is long and complicated, I decided to put the whole of what I feel like I have learned here, because it really is something worth thinking about. What have you learned this year? 

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

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

I’ve learned that just one person saying to me, “You’ve made my day!” makes my day.

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

I’ve learned that being kind is more important than being right.

I’ve learned that I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way.

I’ve learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, you still need time and a friend that you can be goofy with.

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

I’ve learned that money doesn’t buy class.

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

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

I’ve learned that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I’ve learned that love, not time, heals all wounds.

I’ve learned that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I’ve learned that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

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

I’ve learned that life is tough, but I’m tougher.

I’ve learned that opportunities are never lost - someone will take the ones you miss.

I’ve learned that one should keep their words both soft and tender, because tomorrow they may have to eat them.

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

I’ve learned that I can’t choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

I’ve learned that it is best to give advice in only two circumstances - when it is requested and when it is a life-threatening situation.

I’ve learned that the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.