i have learned
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I Have Learned…I Have Learned…
I've learned....That the best classroom in the world is
at the feet of a wise person.
I've learned....That praise and blame are inevitable in
samsaric life.
I've learned....That in life there must be moments of solitude
and companionship.
I've learned....That being kind is more important than being
right.
I've learned....That you should never
say "no" to a gift from a child.
I've learned....That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in
some other way.
I've learned....That no matter what life’s
problems are, they too must pass away.
I've learned....That love, care and
understanding are virtues.
I've learned....That simple walks with
contemplation in nature can work wonders.
I've learned....That gain and loss, pleasure
and pain are inevitable.
I've learned....That money doesn't
buy true peace.
I've learned....That small daily
happenings in life can teach me so much.
I've learned....That some things happen even if I
don’t want them to.
I've learned....That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that
person continue to hurt you.
I've learned....That loving-kindness and compassion will
heal wounds.
I've learned....That for me to grow I must
associate with the wise and not the fools.
I've learned....That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted
with a smile.
I've learned....That no one is
perfect … I must therefore forgive.
I've learned....That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned....That obstacles can be
surmounted with patience and persistence.
I've learned....That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned....That I owe so much to so many
who have crossed my life …gratitude I must show before
it’s too late.
I've learned....That one should refrain from lying, slander, harsh speech
and gossip.
I've learned....That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned....That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose
what I do about it.
I've learned....That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the
happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.