TRUST YOURSELF AS THE OCEAN TRUSTS THE MOON

EVERY CHALLENGE IS AN OPPORTUNITY

*ANYTHING THAT ANNOYS YOU -- is teaching you patience and calmness.

*ANYONE THAT ABANDONS YOU -- is teaching you how to stand up on your own feet.

*ANYTHING THAT OFFENDS YOU -- is teaching you forgiveness and compassion.

*ANYONE THAT HATES YOU -- is teaching you unconditional love.

*ANYTHING THAT YOU FEAR -- is teaching you the courage to overcome your fears.

*ANYTHING YOU CAN'T CONTROL -- is teaching you to let go.

*ANY "NO" YOU GET FROM ANOTHER HUMAN -- is teaching you to be independent.

*ANY PROBLEM YOU'RE FACING -- is teaching you how to get a solution to problems.

*ANY ATTACK YOU GET -- is teaching you the best form of defense.

*ANYONE WHO LOOKS DOWN ON YOU -- is teaching you to look up to GOD.

Always look out for the lesson in every situation you face in every phase of life.

Be polite, calm, gentle (I'm still working on these!) and thankful to God because He will be with you to the end …

Rooneyisms - Too Good Not To Share ;-)

Andrew Aitken Rooney (January 14, 1919 – November 4, 2011) was an American radio and television writer who was best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney", a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011.

*Rooney was known for saying a lot with few words.

*He was known for his humor and compassion.

*He was known for his values that others could aspire to. 

Rooneyisms ...

I've learned ... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.

I've learned ... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned ... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.

I've learned ... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

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 how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned ... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned ... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned ... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned ... That we should be glad God doesn't give us

everything we ask for.

I've learned ... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned ... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned ... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned ... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

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 love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned ... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned ... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned ... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned ... That life is tough, but I'm tough

I've learned ... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

I've learned ... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned ... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.

I've learned ... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned ... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned ... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

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.

I've learned ... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

#Andy Rooney was the man behind Rooneyisms, which are his memorable sayings that became known for their wit and brevity. Rooney was a commentator on the newsmagazine 60 Minutes for over 30 years. He also wrote several bestselling books, including My War and Common Nonsense.