‘I’ve learned…’

24^th July 2024

Recently I celebrated my Birthday, that got me thinking about what has been, what I have learned all along & what rules I should try & follow for the rest of my life.

Sharing some thoughts, learnings & the possible way forward…..

I’ve learned ….that you have to give first to recieve.

I’ve learned ….that learning does not stop, you have to be a lifelong learner.

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 hug you 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 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 or happiness.

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 a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

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 one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow one may have to eat them.

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.

I’ve learned to ‘LET GO’…. Because You cannot take the next breath until you let go the existing one….

I’ve learned ….  People may be unkind, you just be kind,

I’ve learned …. They may cheat, you be honest,

I’ve learned …. they may forget your good deeds, you just do good,

I’ve learned …. they may hurt you, you just love them,

because remember that in the end it is between God & you.

I’ve learned …. that you keep blessings everyone you meet & you will stay blessed forever.