I found this in my favorite reading material which is KERYGMA , way back when I was still in college. I compiled this in one of my projects and I found this relieving so I want to share this with everyone.
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 no matter how much I care
some people just don’t care back
I’ve learned-
that it takes years to build up trust
and only seconds to destroy it
I’ve learned-
that its not what you have in your life
but who you have in your life that counts
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 shouldn’t compare yourself
to the best others can do.
I’ve learned-
that you can do something in an instant that will give
heartache for life
I’ve learned-
that its taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be
I’ve learned-
that you should 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 cant
I’ve learned-
that we are responsible for what we do
no matter what we feel
I’ve learned-
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you
I’ve learned-
that heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done
regardless of the consequences
I’ve learned-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.