Things I've Learnt in the past 52 Days

I've learned... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned... That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.

I've learned... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feeling and self-fulfilling moment in the world.

I've learned... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him/her in some other ways.

I've learned... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes in free spiral.

I've learned... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.

I've learned... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned... That lying under everyone's tough facade is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you more and deeper.

I've learned... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That life is tough, but I can be tougher.

I've learned... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take care of the ones you missed.

I've learned... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned... That a smile is the cheapest way to improve our looks.

I've learned... That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

I've learned... That when a new born holds our little finger in his/her little fist, we're hooked for life.

I've learned... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're at the valley, trudging up.

I've learned... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

I've learned... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold; a heart to understand and a ear to listen.

I've learned... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned... That I wish I could have told my dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.