“Make divine choices.
This is a matter of refusing to make a choice
based upon the expectations of others.
Instead, you decide to act in ways consistent
with your purpose and who you really are."
I have learned . . .
I've learned
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.
I've Learned
that when you harbour bitterness,
happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.
I've learned
that sometimes the people you expect
to help you when you're down
will be the ones to turn on you,
quit, and walk away.
I've Learned
I've learned
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.
I've learned
that heroes are the people who do
what has to be done,
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.
I've learned
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.
I've learned
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I've learned
that my best friend and I can do
anything or nothing
and have the best time.
I've learned
that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn’t give me
the right to be cruel.
I've learned
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
I've Learned
I've learned that sometimes
when my friends fight,
I'm forced to choose sides
even when I don't want to.
I've learned
that just because someone doesn't love you
the way you want them to,
doesn't mean they don't love you
with all they have.
I've learned
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had,
and what you've learned from them,
and less to do with
how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned
that some members of your family
may not always be there for you.
It may seem funny,
but people you aren't related to
can take care of you
and love you,
and teach you
to trust people again.
Not all families are biological.
I've learned
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you
every once in a while,
and you must forgive them for that.
I've learned
that no matter how good a friend you are,
you're going to hurt someone
every once in a while,
and they will forgive you for that.
I've learned
that it isn't always enough
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn
to forgive yourself.
I've learned
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.
I've learned
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.
I've learned
that we don't have to change friends
or partners, if we understand that
friends and partners change.
I've learned
that you shouldn't be so eager
to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever.
I've learned
that two people can look
at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.
I've learned
that no matter how you try
to protect your children,
they will eventually get hurt
and you will hurt in the process.
I've learned
that your life can be changed
in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you.
I've learned
that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.
I've learned
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.
It’s how you treat people;
They may forget what you said, but
They will never forget what you did.
I've learned
that the people you care about most in life
are taken from you too soon.
-Divine Choices - I Have Learned
~Based on Dick Sutphen
This is a matter of refusing to make a choice
based upon the expectations of others.
Instead, you decide to act in ways consistent
with your purpose and who you really are."
I have learned . . .
I've learned
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.
I've Learned
that when you harbour bitterness,
happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.
I've learned
that sometimes the people you expect
to help you when you're down
will be the ones to turn on you,
quit, and walk away.
I've Learned
I've learned
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.
I've learned
that heroes are the people who do
what has to be done,
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.
I've learned
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.
I've learned
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I've learned
that my best friend and I can do
anything or nothing
and have the best time.
I've learned
that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn’t give me
the right to be cruel.
I've learned
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
I've Learned
I've learned that sometimes
when my friends fight,
I'm forced to choose sides
even when I don't want to.
I've learned
that just because someone doesn't love you
the way you want them to,
doesn't mean they don't love you
with all they have.
I've learned
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had,
and what you've learned from them,
and less to do with
how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned
that some members of your family
may not always be there for you.
It may seem funny,
but people you aren't related to
can take care of you
and love you,
and teach you
to trust people again.
Not all families are biological.
I've learned
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you
every once in a while,
and you must forgive them for that.
I've learned
that no matter how good a friend you are,
you're going to hurt someone
every once in a while,
and they will forgive you for that.
I've learned
that it isn't always enough
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn
to forgive yourself.
I've learned
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned
that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.
I've learned
that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.
I've learned
that we don't have to change friends
or partners, if we understand that
friends and partners change.
I've learned
that you shouldn't be so eager
to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever.
I've learned
that two people can look
at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.
I've learned
that no matter how you try
to protect your children,
they will eventually get hurt
and you will hurt in the process.
I've learned
that your life can be changed
in a matter of hours
by people who don't even know you.
I've learned
that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.
I've learned
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.
It’s how you treat people;
They may forget what you said, but
They will never forget what you did.
I've learned
that the people you care about most in life
are taken from you too soon.
-Divine Choices - I Have Learned
~Based on Dick Sutphen
Music: Candle In The Wind
Life is 10% what happens to you and
90% of how you respond to it.
Learn from the mistakes of others.
You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
Following the path of least resistance is what
makes rivers and people crooked.
Your worst days are never so bad that you are
beyond the reach of God's grace.
And your best days are never so good that
you're beyond the need of God's grace.
~Anon
90% of how you respond to it.
Learn from the mistakes of others.
You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
Following the path of least resistance is what
makes rivers and people crooked.
Your worst days are never so bad that you are
beyond the reach of God's grace.
And your best days are never so good that
you're beyond the need of God's grace.
~Anon
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