After a while you learn…
There is always, always something to be thankful for
And that the things you take for granted someone else is praying for
What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while
And that the most important work you’ll ever do will be within the wall of your own home
There is a subtle yet important difference between simply holding hands and lasting true love
And that time doesn’t always heal a broken heart
You should begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open
And that once you admit your own flaws no one can use them against you
You learn that it takes years to build trust but it only takes seconds to destroy it
And that no matter how bad you hurt, the world doesn’t stop for your grief
Life teaches you it’s not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that really counts
So, you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them
You can do something in a matter of minutes that can hurt you for the rest of your life
And that your life can be changed in a matter of seconds by someone you don’t even know
Either you control your attitude or it controls you
And the more you love your decisions the less you’ll need others to
When you’re angry you have the right to be so but you don’t have the right to be cruel
And that being kind is more important than being right
True friends can do anything or nothing and have the best time, but no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you but you should forgive them
Still, sometimes you have to give up on people not because you don’t care, but because they don’t
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much
And that what’s popular isn’t always right and what’s right isn’t always popular
Life shows you that money doesn’t buy class and you don’t have to be rich to have good manners
And that your mood should never dictate your manners
Always remember that an ugly personality destroys a pretty face
And that a pretty face doesn’t mean a pretty heart
So, plant your garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers
You really are strong and you really do have worth
Beyond Words 