Repost of Quote of the Day

After re-reading my Quote of the Day I wanted to express my truths that I have learned. I invite anyone who reads my blog to share and come up with your own truths.

I've learned-that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life. ~ February 2001. See Gwendolyn Brooks.

I've learned-that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. ~ Just take a look at my reality. I knew 2 years ago I would be further along than this. But you know what? That is part of the process. No matter how long it takes. I want to become that person I was destined to be at conception.

I've learned- that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. ~ I am still working on this truth. Selfish behavior always has a play.

I've learned- that you can keep going long after you can't. ~ (a) 2 reconstructive surgeries in 3 years on the same damn shoulder. Never thought I would get through physical therapy. (b) I never thought I would go back and complete my BA degree. But I did.

I've learned- that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel. ~ Choices. Even when you do not make a decision, you’ve made one.

I've learned- that either you control your attitude or it controls you. ~ Can I say my Father?

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. ~ My 90 day employment rule. Most jobs come with a 90 day trial period. The bosses decide if you make the cut to remain employed, to receive benefits. I do the same. 90 days gives you enough time to see where the head is, personality conflicts, anger issues, etc. So a man gets 90 days. Most do not last 90, but I try to give them the benefit of a fair playing field. Some have lasted longer.

I've learned- that heroes are the people who do what has to be one when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. ~ Have only seen this in the world. Has not touched my life.

I've learned- that money is a lousy way of keeping score. ~ Think School Daze. Think Step Show after Homecoming. Think non-greek performance. “Good Gawd YES!!!”

I've learned- that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time. ~ I am finally finding that.

I've learned- that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up. ~ No experience.

I've learned- that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel. ~ Relationships. Whether familial, lover, friendship…you have to learn this when someone hurts you.

I've learned- that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. It goes for true love. ~ Once again. I am learning. I need a lot of help when it comes to depending on others, asking for help, and letting people in.

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. ~ Family. Who knew?

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 birthdays you've celebrated. ~ Stay tuned for the autobiography. J Too many things to list here.

I've learned- that your family won't 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. ~ Mini’imah K. Bashir. Thank you girl.

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

I've learned- that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. ~ Definitely a work in progress. I am my worst critic.

I've learned- that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief. Like the saying goes…Do you want cheese with that wine?

I've learned-that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become. ~ All in the name of self-improvement, self-love, and the want, the desire to outshine your previous self.

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, it doesn't mean they do. ~ Life.

I've learned- that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change. ~ I do know this. My wish is that other people applied this knowledge.

I've learned- that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever. ~ I NEVER seek out secrets. We all have that place that we should protect. See Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s quote.

I've learned- that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. ~ The wonders of being a species of individual thought.

I've learned- that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you. ~ Look to 9/11, Jena 6, the Sean Bell case in NY, Assassination of Malcolm X, Assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, the 2-time election of DUBYA.

I've learned- that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help. ~ That’s what I do. I am the crisis girl.
I've learned-that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being. ~ US Politics. Nuff said.

I've learned- that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon. ~ Aunt Dorothy. If I could have her back. Eat her cooking. Have a sleep over. Watch her take her brother down a notch. Hug her until we both can’t breath. Ride in Betsy to the Northern GA Mountains. Listen to her share her wisdom. Hug her until we both can’t breath.