As 2012 prepares for its arrival, we at Source Point Training wish you the very best in the New Year!
The following are statements gathered from a number of people ages 5-95, many of which were collected in the 1995 book, Live and Learn and Pass It On, Volume II. My friend Martha Borst shared these recently and I find at this time of year with new resolutions, these lessons might be useful in determining how we really choose to spend our time. Thanks Martha!
We coach people to realize the infinite number of choices they have each day and yet we have learned that life is constantly serving up lessons; and a lesson is taught until it's learned. If you don't learn it, it will not go away. It will only get bigger and louder. Once it is learned, there will be another lesson. Like it, don't like it, that's just the way it is. . .
How long does it take you to learn something? Do you often fight learning the lesson presented to you? Do you resist it, deny it, ignore it and avoid it? Or do you stop and listen . . . do you stop and observe. . . are you willing to let go of what you think you know and learn the lesson life has to teach you? What have you learned in your life that you would like to pass on? Write to me at Barbara@SourcePointTraining.com and tell me some of your life lessons and how they have changed you.
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 feelings 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 in some other way.
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 sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a
heart to understand.
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 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 under everyone's hard shell 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.
I've learned ... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
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'm tougher.
I've learned ... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones
you miss.
I've learned ... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock
elsewhere.
I've learned ... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I loved her one more
time before she passed away.
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 an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned ... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger
in his little fist, you'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 climbing it.
I've learned ... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get
done.
I've learned ... That with every person I meet and most especially with those
closest to me, I hold their hearts in my hand.
"Maybe you'll live and learn. Maybe you'll crash and burn."
John Legend
I look forward to hearing about your lessons!
Best Wishes for a Healthy, Abundant and Fulfilling New Year!
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BUILDING INTENTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN 2012
IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE
Join us WEDNESDAY night, January 4th, as Lou Dozier, Relationship Specialist, takes you on the relationship journey. You will also have the opportunity to send in your relationship questions before the presentation and Lou will answer them during the webinar. Watch for an email after you have registered to submit your questions.
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