I received this list through an e-mail from my mother. I recently came across it and felt the need to share it with everyone. I think wisdom comes with age and that the older we get the more "little things" in life make us happier! I think the overall lesson among these 45, is to appreciate all we have no matter how dark or bright times may be. Life is constantly changing and nothing lasts forever; so appreciate what's in front of you!
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of
> The Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio
>
>
> "To celebrate growing older, I once
> wrote the 45 lessons life taught me... It is the
> most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer
> rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once
> more:
>
> >
> 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
>
> 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
>
> 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone...
>
> 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick.
> Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
>
> 5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
>
> 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to
> disagree.
>
> 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying
> alone.
>
> 8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
>
> 9. Save for retirement starting with your first pay
> check.
>
> 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is
> futile.
>
> 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the
> present.
>
> 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
>
> 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what
> their journey is all about.
>
> 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't
> be in it.
>
> 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But
> don't worry; God never blinks.
>
> 16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
>
> 17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or
> joyful.
>
> 18. Whatever doesn' t kill you really does make you
> stronger.
>
> 19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But
> the second one is up to you and no one else.
>
> 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life,
> don't take no for an answer.
>
> 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy
> lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is
> special..
>
> 22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
>
> 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear
> purple.
>
> 24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
>
> 25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
>
> 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ³In
> five years, will this matter?'
>
> 27. Always choose life.
>
> 28. Forgive everyone everything.
>
> 29. What other people think of you is none of your
> business.
>
> 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
>
> 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
>
> 32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else
> does.
>
> 33. Believe in miracles.
>
> 34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of
> anything you did or didn't do.
>
> 35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it
> now.
>
> 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
>
> 37. Your children get only one childhood.
>
> 38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
>
> 39. Get outside every day.. Miracles are waiting
> everywhere.
>
> 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone
> else¹s, we¹d grab ours back.
>
> 41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you
> need.
>
> 42. The best is yet to come.
>
> 43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
> >
> 44. Yield.
>
> 45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a
> gift.
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