I've learned-
that either you control your
attitude
or it controls you.
I've learned-
that regardless of how hot
and steamy
a relationship is at
first,
the passion fades and
there had better be something
else to take its place.
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 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 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 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-
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,
love and teach you
to trust people again.
Families aren't 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 it isn't always
enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you are 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
if we understand that friends
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.
I've learned-
that the people
you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.