From the Ranch

From the Ranch
Looking West

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Lessons Learned

Its been an incredible summer that once again has flown by so quickly.  As I look back and realize how quickly this time has gone, it has reminded me of the old saying of "Stop and Smell the Roses."  As I think about that, I truly believe there are a few more things that need to be reflected on as someone gets older and realizes that they aren't promised tomorrow.  The following is a list I came by and have adjusted a bit for my own use to reflect on each day and not to take things for granted.

                     Just a Few Lessons to Live By:
  • ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 
  • TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. 
  • THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want. 
  • FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it. 
  • FIVE.. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye. 
  • SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married. 
  • SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight. 
  • EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much. 
  • NINE.... Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely. 
  • TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. 
  • ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives. 
  • TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly. 
  • THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
  • FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
  • FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze. 
  • SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. 
  • SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions. 
  • EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. 
  • NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. 
  • TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.  A Smile is Contagious..
  • TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone. You cannot appreciate those around us, if you are not happy with yourself first.