What was the most important lesson you have learned?

Question

Any and all ages, answer this.

What have you learned that has changed your life? Who taught it to you? How has it changed your life?

As an adult?
As a child?
As a mother/father?
Any and all answers would be most appreciated!

Answer 1

One of the most important things I have learned is that no matter how much you love someone, you can't "save" them. They have to save themselves. You can't love hurt away, and you can't love someone so much that you can make everything better.

Answer 2

as a child a the most important lesson im learning is listening

Answer 3

Every mother sees their child as a small kid- even if he's 23, I have learned to respect my son, to accept is way of living, that he must make his own mistakes so he can learn his lessons, that I as a parent can't live his life. He's married now and I don't butt in unless I am asked too or asked for an opinion.

Answer 4

As a child, I learned the importance of being loved and how fragile life can be.
As a friend, I have learned the importance of listening.
As an adult, I have learned never to burn bridges.
As a mother, I have learned to pick my battles with my children and to let the small stuff slide.
As a wife, I have learned to open my heart and give of myself without reservation or fear.

Answer 5

as a married male, my most important lesson learned so far is that you need to lift the skirt of a layered ballgown before walking down the stairs. With practice, i became really good at it

Answer 6

The most important lesson in you life is believing in yourself and follow your dreams
Mostly when you play with your friends you would want to change your life because there is something in theirs that you want.
As and adult- friends
As a child- your parents
As a mother father- your child
Hope it helps! Kevin

Answer 7

most important lesson i've learned is to stand by the choices i made...

Answer 8

I've learned that no matter how bad things may "seem"... in the end you will find happiness, once you realize whats important. And when its all said and done, just pray!

Answer 9

I'm 12, my biggest lesson has been trying to conquer my shyness, I used to miss out on so much because I was shy, but then I started acting and it cured me.

Answer 10

I have learned that nothing is more important than your health. Without it, you don't have much of anything.