Memorable Advice from a Wise Woman

A friend sent this to me yesterday. Feeling a little 'down' right now, the timing of this advice was ideal. I had to post it, if only as a reminder for me! Dear Readers, hope you enjoy this wisdom as much as 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...' Then she said:

• '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.'

Onward! Hope I can remember at least some of this wonderful advice, particularly the last one.