What I Learned

I've learned - That you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.

I've learned - that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.

I've learned - that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned - that it's not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned - that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned - that it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it.

I've learned - that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned - that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned - that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned - that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned - that learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned - that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned - that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned - that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned - that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many years you've lived.

I've learned - that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed you.

I've learned - that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned - that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.

Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned - that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

l've learned - that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other and just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned - that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.

I've learned - that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned - that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.

I've learned - that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.

I've learned - that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned - that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I've learned - that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

I've learned - that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned - that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.

Blessings & Bear Hugs for your day,
PolarB ;)

PS- The above picture is a little statue I have hiding within my herb garden.

~Dance Like No One's Watching~

We convince ourselves that life
will be better after we get married,
have a baby, then another.
Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough
and we'll be more content when they are.

After that we're frustrated that we
have teenagers to deal with,
we will certainly be happy
when they are out of that stage.

We tell ourselves that our life will be complete
when our spouse gets his or her act together,
when we get a nicer car,
are able to go on a nice vacation,
when we retire.
The truth is there's no better time
to be happy than right now.
If not now, when?

Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself
and decide to be happy anyway.
One of my favorite quotes comes
from Alfred D Souza.

He said, "For a long time it had seemed
to me that life was about to begin -real life.
But there was always some obstacle in the way,
something to be gotten through first,
some unfinished business,
time still to be served,
a debt to be paid. Then life would begin.
At last it dawned on me that these
obstacles were my life."

This perspective has helped me to see
that there is no way to happiness.
Happiness is the way,
so, treasure every moment that you have.
And treasure it more because you shared it
with someone special,
special enough to spend your time...
and remember that time waits for no one.

So stop waiting until you finish school,
until you go back to school,
until you lose ten pounds,
until you gain ten pounds,
until you have kids,
until your kids leave the house,
until you start work,
until you retire,
until you get married,
until you get divorced,
until Friday night,
until Sunday morning,
until you get a new car or home,
until your car or home is paid off,
until spring, until summer,
until fall, until winter,
until you are off welfare,
until the first or fifteenth,
until your song comes on,
until you've had a drink,
until you've sobered up,
until you die, until you are born again
to decide that there is no better time
than right now to be happy...
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

So, Work like you don't need money.
Love like you've never been hurt and
Dance Like no one's watching.

~Author Unknown~

 

Sweet dreams til sunbeams finds you. Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you, and in all those dreams, whatever they be, dream a little dream of me!                                                                     

Good Morning! It is so pretty outside this morning and GOD has blessed us with a new day. Lord, This morning I thank you for all your faithfulness and your goodness and mercy. God your love for us is so important and it helps to know that you love us especially in times like these. When people have no loyalty toward each other and we live in these times of a troubled world. There is so much greed, anger, jealousy and hatred that abounds in this world. People are hurting each other every single day and it doesn't seem to be getting better. Children are rising up with violence and killing each other and having no respect, morals or values for anyone around them. We live in a world of constant rising violence and the ripple effects seem to reach out and surround us.

Some days, I almost wish for times like the days of Noah's Ark and the floods where God wipes out all the hurt and pain of the Earth that people have caused, so we start anew in the Garden of Eden where life is ever flowing and humans show kindness to one another and are caring and giving and compassionate. I am so glad that you our God are the author and the finisher of our faith. The one who invented time and can make it stand still, the one who never slumbers or sleeps, the one who loves us in spite of us.

I thank you this day Lord, that I have learned that no matter what man says or does, it is you, dear God that I want to be pleased with my walk and my talk. Thank you Jesus for all that you have done for me and protecting me from dangers seen and unseen. You are mighty GOD and your love is the light that shines on the darkness. You are the light and the truth and your everlasting love is the love that will get me through these times we live in.

Dear Father, I am most grateful for your abundant love for me. Lord, when I am going through trials, help me to understand why others act the way they do and to turn that understanding into compassion for them. Help me to never to blame you for what Satan is trying to do. Give me discernment to not only see what Satan is trying to do, but give me the power and courage to rise up against him and overcome him. Help me to overcome evil with good and not resort to my own ways in dealing with difficult situations. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Your Word in James 4:7. You said if we would do this, Satan would flee. He wants no part of God's grace and he will do everything he can to detour you from your path, yet with God on our side, we are protected by his love, his grace and his mercy.

Satan himself transformed himself into an angel of light.---2 Corinthians 11:14

SATAN HAS MANY TOOLS, BUT DECEPTION IS THE HANDLE THAT FITS THEM ALL.

Satan will try many tactics and if one way doesn't work, he will try another. Don't fall into this trap by reacting negatively to the situations that come before you, but choose instead to pray and send light and love to those who come up against you to harm and hurt. Hand it over to God and he will take care of your sorrows and the hurt. He will lift you up and you will be victorious and joyful again. Isn't it cool that we have a whole army of angels on our side. I'd much rather depend on God's army than being on my own trying to brave the storms. Wouldn't you?

Have a blessed day and choose to walk in the light.

Blessings,
PolarB ;)

 Charles Schultz Philosophy