doesn't mean they don't love you with All they have.
This is the file I keep for more than 15 years, copied from one computer to next computer:
I've learned -
that it's not what you have in your life,
but WHO you have in your life that counts.
I've learned -
that you cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is be someone who CAN be loved.
The rest is up to them.
I've learned -
that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes.
After that, you'd better know something.
I've learned -
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for a lifetime.
I've learned -
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.
I've learned -
that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I've learned -
that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I've learned -
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its
place.
I've learned -
that learning to forgive takes practice.
I've learned -
that there are people who love you dearly,
but just don't know how to show it.
I've learned -
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to Help you get back up.
I've learned -
that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be Cruel.
I've learned -
that true Friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.
Same goes for True love.
I've learned -
that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to
doesn't mean they don't love you with All they have.
I've learned -
that Maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and
what you've Learned from them
and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned _
that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they
Believed it.
I've learned -
that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once
in a while and you must Forgive them for that.
I've learned -
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned -
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are,
but we are Responsible for who we become.
I've learned -
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a Secret.
It could change your life forever.
I've learned -
that no matter how you try to protect your children,
they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.
I've learned -
that no matter the consequences,
those who are Honest with themselves get farther in life.
I've learned -
that even when you think you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you, you will find the Strength to help.