Topic Posted by: OLDTIMER
Date Posted: Tue Nov 3 15:23:28 2009
Additional Comments:
This is probably the most comprehensive collection of wisdom about life that I've ever read. I wish I had written it! LOL ........... I had to share it with you. Won't you please take a moment to read wisdom's words at work... it'll do your heart good and I know you'll recognize yourself here, I did!
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday... Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting...' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day.....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'
'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back....'
'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one..'
'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn..'
'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'
Posted by: judge Date posted: Fri Nov 6 16:37:25 2009
Message: great stuff, OT. thanks for taking the time to share.
Posted by: H20 Date posted: Wed Nov 4 13:08:33 2009
Message:
Sweet. My two fave's are:
If someone offers you a breath mint or gum, take it. You need it.
The way a man prepares his eggs and scrambles them will tell you everything about his character, temparament and personality. And yours for that matter.
Posted by: Pronoun Date posted: Tue Nov 3 17:33:32 2009
Message: I have heard those before, they are great. I like the last one the best. Thanks for posting.
Posted by: Glitter Date posted: Tue Nov 3 16:27:54 2009
Message: The part about the breast..funny.
Posted by: faysie Date posted: Tue Nov 3 15:31:28 2009
Message: Definitely words of wisdom. Thanks for sharing. :)