I don't know if this has been posted before but a friend sent this to me and I thought I would share;


39 Things I Have Learned In My Life
by Michelle R. Brennan (http://www.reiki.org/reikinews/39Things.htm)



• Listening to Spirit’s inner voice ultimately makes life easier.

• "Letting go" is the only way to keep something or someone in your life.

• Everyone should have a cat because a cat makes you smile once in a while.

• Children are the best mirrors.

• Love is a commitment to growth.

• Dogs understand love better than people do.

• Angels inhabit human forms.

• "We" vs. "They" thinking creates fear and conflict. Harmony requires a sense of community.

• Quiet reflection feeds the soul.

• Books are the ambrosia of life.

• Freedom is worth the responsibility.

• Friends who listen are rare treasures.

• Ice cream can make almost anyone feel better.

• Life is a privilege.

• Goodnight hugs and kisses heal the day.

• Tight shoes don’t make your feet look THAT much smaller. Vanity isn’t worth the pain.

• There’s a gift in every lesson of life.

• No one is an expert on you, except you.

• Sunshine promotes a positive attitude.

• Holding onto grievances smothers joy.

• Help is as close as a prayer.

• Truth is simple.

• One person CAN make a difference in the world.

• Change only APPEARS difficult.

• Open minds are healthy minds.

• People who follow their bliss are the most interesting people.

• You don’t own an idea until you understand it with your heart.

• There is no end to learning; you just move to the next level.

• There is ALWAYS another way of looking at things.

• Peace is a choice.

• Your life is your creation.

• It’s not worth the calories unless it’s chocolate.

• Whatever you give eventually comes back to you.

• New adventures help you feel young.

• It is your inner power not your weakness that most frightens you.

• Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself.

• Everyone has the same amount of faith, they just invest it differently.

• Older doesn’t mean wiser unless you’ve looked within.

• Sometimes crying is the best response.