This picture was taken by John Loengard of Maya Angelou.
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life".
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
-Maya Angelou
These life lessons are so true and I have been learning many of them lately through the different experiences I have been facing. Even though my mom and I have many differences, I don't want to have to know in the near future what it would be like to not have her here. That sometimes you have to let time process things and allow some of those things to be filed away and not taken so seriously. Hugs truly are one of the most amazing gifts.
Do I handle every situation perfectly? No. Do I always stay calm when I should? No. But life is short and to continually be learning is what it is all about. Here's to the rest of the life lessons I have left to learn.
(Thank you to JRA for sharing this thought!)
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