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THIS..MY FRIENDS....IS THE REAL DEAL ON LIFE..........



REGINA BRETT'S 45 LIFE LESSONS AND
5 TO GROW ON
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  1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
  2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
  3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
  4. Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.
  5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
  6. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.
  7. Cry with someone.  It's more healing than crying alone.
  8. It's OK to get angry with God.  He can take it.
  9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
  10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
  11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
  12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
  13. Don't compare your life to others'.  You have no idea what their story is about.
  14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
  15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.  But don't worry; God never blinks.
  16. Life is too short for long pity parties.  Get busy living, or get busy dying.
  17. A writer writes.  If you want to be a writer, write.
  18. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
  19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood.  But the second one is up to you and no one else.
  20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
  21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.  Don't save it for a special occasion.  Today is special.
  22. Over-prepare, then go with the flow.
  23. Be eccentric now.  Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
  24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
  25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
  26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words.  "In five years, will this matter."
  27. Always choose life.
  28. Forgive everyone everything.
ENOUGH FOR TODAY.....TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW.

Hugs from here,

Jo
Copy: Regina Brett~Plain Dealer Publishing
Photo:  Somewhere on the internet

Comments

  1. Oh-There is SOOO much wisdom in here- The one that grabs me is to "forgive everyone everything"...so hard to do and, yet, that is what we are called to do, isn't it? xo Diana

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  2. Brilliant, can't wait for the rest x

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  3. Some fantastic advice there
    they are great pointers for life
    I especially like the one about chocolate!!!

    Have a great week

    x Fiona

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  4. great lessons, each one as true as the next!

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  5. Absolutely love this!!!

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  6. I am pretty sure I agree with every one....love this list!! especially 27. thanks!
    i am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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  7. I needed to read this today , my friend. Not everyday day is a good day, But tomorrow will be!Smiles, Dottie

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  8. These are great! I can't wait to see more! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. So true. People get so worked up about stuff. I always ask myself "in the end, will it really matter"? Happy belated anniversary and best wishes, Tammy

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  10. Lovely... I love quotes and affirmations
    xxx

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  11. SO SO true!!!! Thanks for sharing this Jo....

    XO

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  12. Thanks, Jo. I love all these quotes! xo Diana

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