What 's a major lesson life has taught you ?

Question

At different stages in life we have "breakthroughs" or we gain new insight.. Will you share one that's important to you and may help everyone. Thanks

I've read answers thru " Misty" 12 hours after posting and.....the wisdom on this site is more valuable than gold ...everyone please post more advice.
I need it!

Answer 1

Great question! Wow-there's so many, which is what I love about aging. Life has taught me so many important lessons. If I have to chose the most important, it would be "Live in the moment." My mother used to say: "Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." That's from the Beatitudes and I didn't understand it as a child, but I now try not to regret the past or worry about the future. That doesn't mean I don't try to plan for the future, but my concentration today is only on today. The good and bad of the past are just part of my life story. The future will play out as intended. I guess I still try to follow "be here now." Hopefully I'm getting better at it.

Answer 2

When I started going to visit at the Nursing Home I realized that people, whatever age-young, old, or in-between are individuals. Don't lump everyone together. If you get to know someone a little better, you might just learn something about them that will change your views. No one is perfect, but most have some good in them somewhere, if we take the time to find it.

Answer 3

I heard this in a movie years ago and it really changed my attitude, "There are two things to remember in life; first, don't sweat the small stuff and second, everything is small stuff."

I keep that in the back of my mind when I start to worry about something. What's the worst that could happen? As long as nobody dies or gets maimed, it just isn't that important enough to worry about.

I do have something else to add, something about relationships. If you want a marriage or other relationship to work. You have to talk. Talk about what's bugging you, talk about what makes you happy. But even more important than talking is to remember to listen.

Answer 4

If you think you want to do something, do it NOW ! Don't put things off, you may never have another chance to do it.

For many years I worked in a stroke rehabilitation unit, and often I was looking after people younger than myself. I can't tell you how many times I'd hear them say, "I always wanted to do such-and-such, or go to this or that place...but now I never will." It made me realise that you really don't know what is around the corner, and that procrastinating is a waste of your time.

Answer 5

My biggest lesson so far--ha ha, age 69-has been:learning to deal with "it",whatever it is. For some issues its much easier said than done.I am patient about most things, but I've always been patient. Never get shook in traffic or while waiting for someone or something. However,coping with family matters and disappoinments (rather than health) is really a challenge. But these days I try!

Answer 6

Pray before making decisions and then go with the one that gives you peace. If that does not seem to work, go with your gut feeling. Never play when you should be working and save 25 cents out of every single dollar. (age 59 here)

Answer 7

if a persons wants their opinions, thoughts, ideas respected then one should respect those of others, even if they are totally opposite of ones own viewpoint. everyone has the free will and right to live and believe however they want as long as it does not interfere with the free will and rights of others or break the laws, rules and mores of the culture and society in which one lives. what you believe to be true I may not and what I believe to be true you may not. although these beliefs may be totally opposite when discussing them neither of us are telling lies to the other.

Answer 8

Nothing is all that important that it should take time from our family and kids. I worked when they were sick or had school functions. They were much older when I know nothing is that important except the children. I used to be so uptight about everything, I have learned to be calm and to take deep breaths. life is so much better.

Answer 9

There is much truth to the concept that you should not say things that you don't want repeated. It is the nature of humans to repeat what we say and they often repeat it to people who will then hold a grudge against us. One day out of the blue those people may get even with you.

Answer 10

"Just because somebody says something...doesn't mean it's true". That can go for SO MANY things...esp. drs. etc. We always think they are "godlike"...but they can be wrong. A second and third opinion is always a good idea.Same goes for other people who we think "can't be wrong". Also..if someone says something that hurts you...you can go back to your "inner child" who's hurting and say "Jus cause they say it..don't mean it's true!" It helps more than you realize! Try it next time!!
EDIT..OH..like she said..NEVER make a quick decision..esp if it's an important one!!
EDIT.. ALSO...Always "Preview" and correct your mistakes before you "Submit"!!!