Getting Back in the Swing of Things

[wishingwillow]

I've abandoned by journal for long enough. While some things will always be softer, and more private? There is something to be said for getting thoughts out. You will be seeing more of me here.

But for now I wanted to repost something I'd never actually read until one of by best friends Angela shared it with me after an insane say of laughing over childhoods, pictures and reading old diaries. It finds a new way to touch me every single time.

I thought others might want to read or revisit as well. I post it every few years.

I'VE LEARNED
I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone that 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, but only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned that it's 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 15 minutes. After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned that you can do something in an instant that can give you heartache for life.

I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.

I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you'll see them.

I've learned that you can keep going after you think you can't.

I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.

I've learned that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar, you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.

I've learned that the people you can care about most in life are taken away from you too soon.

I've learned that love is not for me to keep, but to pass on to the next person I see.

I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it has to be done, regardless of its consequences.

I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned that sometimes the people that you expect to kick you when you are down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned that sometimes when I am angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I'VE LEARNED THAT JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE DOESN'T LOVE YOU THE WAY YOU WANT THEM TO DOESN'T MEAN THEY DON'T LOVE YOU WITH ALL THEY HAVE.

I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthday's you've celebrated.

I've learned that some members of your family may not always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.

I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they are going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you are to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned that just because two people argue it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue doesn't mean they do.

I've learned that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.

I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned that when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I've learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned that there is so much to be thankful for.