The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) Just had this sent to me - some are a bit trite, but others make some sense and made me laugh: 1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good 2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. 3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Change the way you think. 4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch. 5. Pay off your credit cards every month. 6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. 8. Release your children when they become adults, its their life now. 9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. 11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. 12. It's OK to let your children see you cry. 13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. 15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye 16. Take a deep breath It calms the mind. 17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. 18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. 19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else. 20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. 21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. 22 Just because you believe you are right, doesn't mean you are. Keep an open mind. 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. 24. The most important sex organ is the brain. 25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. 26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?' 27. Always choose life. 28. Forgive everyone everything. 29. What other people think of you is none of your business. 30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time. 31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 33. Believe in miracles. 34. Your job is to love your children, not choose who they should love. 35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now. 36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young. 37. Your children get only one childhood. 38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. 39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. 40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. 41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. 42. The best is yet to come... 43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 44. Yield... 45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Edited November 10, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I may have to borrow the list and pass it on. Makes you pause and think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 A couple I don't agree with, but the rest are fab and certainly made me think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. I agree purple is for now, people comment if I don't wear purple Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I love it Clare, thank you .........several of them made me stop & think.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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majorbloodnock Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 46. If you love something, let it go. if it returns, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was. (Trite quote, but true nonetheless) 47. Don't drive faster than your guardian angel can fly. 48. If you need to give something on Valentine's day, you could have done better on the other 364. 49. Don't demand respect; earn it. But be free with the respect you give; assume others are worthy of it until they prove otherwise. Just a few more I've found useful..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I like 29. . What other people think of you is none of your business Not heard that one before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 I've heard the same sentiment in different forms. It comes with age too - as you are more confident/comfortable with yourself, you don't give a stuff what others have to say about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Reminds me of Bit cheesy, but someone shown me it a few years ago and this made me want to watch it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Sorry but no 8 is well an trully broken. Both my husband and I do far too much for our children. We have 7 in total. We moan, yes we moan and wonder how easy our lives would have been if we hadn't had any children but we are unable to let go. I think we need therepy but I think it is too late for us now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
