45 Life Lessons by Regina Brett
My husband sent me a very sweet e-mail today, it was one that was forwarded to him from a previous co-worker/friend. He didn't go out of his way to find these lessons on the web and send them to me. He did though, go out of his way to think of me and send them my way.. For that, Scott, thank you. I love you!
I did a little research on Regina Brett because the e-mail I received said, a 90 year old woman wrote the 45 Life Lessons. Regina Brett did indeed write the article, but she is not 90 years old-she will be 54 (she herself has never been able to figure out how she aged so quickly). The difference in the accounts of age doesn't change her life lessons though. Every single one, resonates with me.
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. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
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 paycheck.
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. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up
to you and no one else.
19. 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 except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In 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. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did
or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really makes you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd
grab ours back.
40. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
41. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
42. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all that you need.
43. The best is yet to come.
44. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift..
Very wise words to live by, some days it may be easier than others to live by them. Try this, take one lesson that speaks to you and live it. Then chose another one and live it. Before you know it, you will live all 45 lessons.
45 life lessons to ya!
Marcy
I did a little research on Regina Brett because the e-mail I received said, a 90 year old woman wrote the 45 Life Lessons. Regina Brett did indeed write the article, but she is not 90 years old-she will be 54 (she herself has never been able to figure out how she aged so quickly). The difference in the accounts of age doesn't change her life lessons though. Every single one, resonates with me.
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. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
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 paycheck.
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. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up
to you and no one else.
19. 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 except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In 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. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did
or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really makes you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative - dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd
grab ours back.
40. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
41. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
42. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all that you need.
43. The best is yet to come.
44. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift..
45 life lessons to ya!
Marcy
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