1. Children are a precious gift from God and should never be taken for granted. What you do with your life really does set an example for your children! Children are also brutally honest!
2. True forgiveness only comes after you have forgiven first yourself.
3. You really do gain knowledge and wisdom as you age. I think humans are like butterflies; first we are born-infancy (cocoon stage)-protected from the outside world. We then become young adults (caterpillar stage)-exploring, discovering and stumbling along the way and as we age and gain more knowledge we let go of our inhibitions, change direction, view life differently, release and grow wings (butterfly stage) and set our soul free!
4. True beauty goes much deeper than what is on the outside. We all eventually lose our youth if we are fortunate to live long enough, our physical appearance fades. It is our character that is eternal.
5. Tough love is tougher on the giver than it is the recipient.
6. Unconditional love means just that; without any restrictions!
7. Sometimes saying no is the best thing you could do for that particular person.
8. Money cannot buy true happiness; it can only temporarily satisfy your needs.
9. Do not judge others unless you have walked in their shoes.
10. It is hard to despise someone who is continually nice to you.
11. The three most meaningful words in the English language are I Love You; the three worst are I Hate You; the hardest three to say are I am sorry or I forgive you!
12. Marry someone other than just because the sex is good. Believe me passion wears off but good companionship coupled with good conversation will never be boring!
13. Always set goals; short and long term, you can always improve on yourself and it gives your life a greater purpose.
14. Words really do hurt more than physical contact; your body can heal with time but psychological wounds may never heal.
15. That no matter how bad it may seem at the time, everything happens for a reason, there is an ultimate reason (no mistakes) and a life lesson is to be learned.
16. We will all eventually die; live life to its fullest. Enjoy each day as if it were your last because it very well could be! Live, love and laugh often and remember a smile can brighten someone’s day!
17. You can never have too many friends.
