I've been thinking

This is my 48th year of life, that is a good long time and despite what many might say I have learned a few things. I have learned that you don't burn bridges. It is not a good practice. Today what makes you angry, tomorrow you won't remember. Also, it is best not to grab onto every new shiny thing you see. Don't be afraid to try new things but don't rush to judgement. This is especially true of people. Most people can fake the funk for a while, therefore it is best to be cautious yet optimistic when meeting new people. For the most part people are good. Yet, lasting friendships are rare gifts. Hold on to those who have stuck by you through thick and thin. I believe in love at first sight yet I also believe humans are not monotonous creatures. We get what we expect. If you expect failure that is what you will get. I don't think anyone plots ways to hurt me. Though we all get hurt. There is a price to pay for everything. We have to decide if the price is worth the possibility of the pain. The more we open our hearts the more love we let in, conversely the more we love the greater the chance for loss. Take the chance, love is one thing worth any price. Accept apologies. Hanging on to anger only hurts you. Accept the gifts people offer, all gifts should be cherished. We are not perfect. Expecting others to meet some ideal we have in our minds will only leave us disappointed. I believe people do their best and that is good enough. Let go of what you can't change. And there is little we can change so learning to let go is important. Hang on to the people who make you laugh. Laughter really is good medicine. Don't spend time asking "Why me?". Why not me? Each of us will have to carry our share of rocks. I can change how I perceive a situation. That gives me the ability to find good everywhere. Food should be cooked. A pair of comfortable shoes are priceless! Putting off until tomorrow that which can be done today, is OK. Especially vacuuming and dusting. Love freely. Don't be afraid, give it a try. Be grateful for what you have instead of lamenting over what you don't have. Be happy when someone else has good fortune. Don't ask why. There is no answer to that question. Sometimes badbthings happen to good people and sometimes bad people have the best luck. Can't explain it or understand it so why try. Be the best you. That will always suffice. Don't stop growing. Inside of each of us is an even better us, keep working to get that better you out into the sunshine. Slip on shoes are a good idea. Yes, morning people are often hard to tolerate-just smile and nod. Your mother was right when she told you "If you don't have anything good to say be quiet." everyday offers you an opportunity to do better, challenge yourself. Sometimes it is going to hurt, the hurt does go away-you decide how long the pain remains. Have more than one guilty pleasure. Share yourself with others. You never know when your kind smile or friendly hello is the difference in someone else's day. Eat dessert first. Then vegetables. Pie is a food group. Ice cream is always a good idea. Dont be afraid to ask, but never ask unless you are positive you want to hear the answer! Laugh, love, and don't worry about an extra pound. Be your best you. Share what you have, accept what others offer, thank God before you go to sleep, and remember you are not perfect. Forgive yourself, ice cream helps.