I found this just while looking around. The bold statements is what I found and the italics are my response. I just found them thought provoking. Enjoy :)
I believe:
That you don’t have to change friends if you understand friends change
This basically speaks for itself. People change and will not stay the same forever. As a friend, have the love to understand that experience, circumstances, and time in general all result in change. You grow daily as a person too.. remember that
That you can do something in an instant that can give you heartache for life
True story. Rash decisions and harsh words can result in life changing consequences.
That you should always the ones you love with loving words. It maybe the last time you see them
A car accident or other unforeseen event can take a life in an instant. Never leave angry or saying hurtful words. That could be the last thing they hear you say.
That Money is a lousy way of keeping score
Some of the happiest people I know are not the richest people in the world. And some of the most grumpy have millions. Money does not buy happiness. Does that mean if you are rich you can't be happy? No however, be cautious with your money. It's all about how you use it.
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you are down are the ones that help you back up.
People can change and surprise you. When you least expect it, that person you can't stand will be there for you.
That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world does not stop for your grief.
Amen. Amen. Amen. The sooner you can move on, the better. Yes it's ok to cry, yes it's ok to feel bad, and yes it's ok to know you are hurt and need a friend's shoulder to cry on. The sooner you let the person who hurt you go, the better off you are. Remember what you deserve, and it's not to be treated poorly. But the world keeps moving, with or without you. It reminds me of this song from Rent called "Without You" Just look up the lyrics.
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being
The awards and trophies don't make you a decent human being, the experiences that come along with the awards are what makes you who you are.
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don’t love each other. And just because they argue, doesn’t mean they do
Yep! You can argue because you care about someone because you love them. But on the contrary, sometimes people don't just argue because they care; they argue because of selfishness.
That true friendship continues to grow over the longest distance. Same for True Love
The saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" is true! If there is a distance, you appreciate the other person more when you do get to see them and there is a level of trust that comes with someone being miles away.
That you can keep going, long after you think you can’t
You can keep going! You are a much stronger person than you think you are or give yourself credit for. When you are in the roughest parts of life, you somehow dig deep and find a little bit of inner strength to keep going.
It isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others.. you have to forgive yourself
If you don't forgive yourself, you can't move on. You are just stuck in a rut and clinging to something that is in the past. Move on, keep your head up and remember everything happens for a reason.
Two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different
I love this! People are so unique and see things in different ways. If we all saw the same picture, the world would be a boring place.
The people you care about most in life are taken from you way too soon
This is sadly, way too true. I wish it were not, but those people who you love the most, seem to go too soon.
It's taking me a long time to be the person I want to be.
Yep it sure is! I am changing daily and growing. I am close, but yet so far away.
We’re responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
Bad days and circumstances are a part of life. No matter what comes our way, we are ultimately held responsible.
That when I’m angry, I have the right to be angry, but not the right to be cruel
There is a difference in anger and cruel . It's sometimes hard to see the line but it's there. Often we all cross it and don't even realize we do so. We should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
That our background and circumstances may have influences on who we are but are responsible for who we become
Yes, yes, yes! People's background does play a huge role in the person they become, however in the end you make your own decisions and it's how you react to life's experiences that makes you the person you are.
No matter how good a friend is, they are going to hurt you every now and then, you just have to learn to forgive them
Yep, it's true Ladies and Gentlemen. Everyone hurts you, however forgiveness is key. Forgiveness doesn't happen overnight and sometimes it can take a while but hopefully, both parties involved can come to a mutual agreement and make amends.
Maturity has more to do what types of experience you have, not how many birthday’s you celebrated
In the words of Professor Miller "sure enough." Life is all about experiences and how you react to them. Bottom line.
