Facts of life
* When the door of happiness closes, another opens, but often times we look so long at the closed door that we don’t see the one which has been opened for us.
* Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do.
* Always put yourself in others’ shoes. If you feel that it hurts you, it probably hurts the other person, too.
* The happiest of people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.
* Happiness lives for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives.
* The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past, you can’t go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches.
* When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
* What’s meant to be will always find a way and if ever you’ve found that way, do something to make it happen, never let go ’cause not all that’s meant to be will always turn into reality.
* If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
* Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.
* Life holds no promises to what will come our way. It makes no guarantee as to what we will have. It just gives us time to make choices and take chances.
* Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.
* Somewhere there is someone that dreams of your smile, and finds in your presence that life is worthwhile, so when you are lonely remember it’s true, someone somewhere is thinking of you.
* Life is short, don’t waste time worrying about what people think of you. Hold on to the ones that care, in the end they will be the only ones there.
* We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
* Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
* Remember: Whatever happens, happens for a reason.
25 Things to Remember
1. Your presence is a present to the world.
2. You are unique and one of a kind.
3. Your life can be what you want it to be.
4. Take the days just one at a time.
5. Count your blessings, not your troubles.
6. You will make it through whatever comes along.
7. Within you are so many answers.
8. Understand, have courage, be strong.
9. Do not put limits on yourself.
10. So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
11. Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
12. Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
13. Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
14. The longer one carries a problem the heavier it gets.
15. Do not take things too seriously.
16. Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
17. Remember that a little love goes a long way.
18. Remember that a lot … goes forever.
19. Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
20. Life’s treasure are people together.
21. Realize that it is never too late.
22. Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
23. Have hearth and hope and happiness.
24. Take the time to wish upon a star.
25. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Dad’s gift
A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautifully wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man’s name embossed in gold. Angry, he raised his voice to his father and said “With all your money, you give me a Bible?” and stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible.
Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things.
When he arrived at his father’s house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father’s important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. And as he did, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer’s name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation, and the words PAID IN FULL.
How many times do we miss life’s blessings and answers to our prayers because they do not arrive exactly as we have expected?
