The following is an email I received. It gave me something to think about so I thought I'd share it here. Have a great day, everyone!!

ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE


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. Same with my Dad.

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.