Enlightened Perspective

Please Read all the way to the bottom: If you will 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.... 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 you should never say no to a gift from
a child.

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, everyone needs a friend to act 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 simple walks with my father around the
block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an
adult.

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

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

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 when you plan to get even with
someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

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 when you harbor bitterness, happiness
will dock elsewhere.

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

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

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

I've
learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds
your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've
learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the
mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing
it.

I've
learned.... That 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 you 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 ARE MY
FRIEND
AND I AM HONORED! Now send this to every friend you have!! And to your
family.
This was sent to me by a friend.