I've Learned

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"I HAVE LEARNED"
--Author Unknown

I'VE LEARNED that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is
be someone who 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 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.

I'VE LEARNED that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want
doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

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 takes its
place.

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

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

I'VE LEARNED that although the word "love" can have many different
meanings, it loses value when overly used.

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.

I'VE LEARNED that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have 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 sometimes when my friends fight, I'm forced to choose
sides even when I don't want to.

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.

I'VE LEARNED that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their
actions.

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 the consequences, those who are honest with
themselves get farther in life.

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 the most.

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.

I'VE LEARNED that credentials on the wall DO NOT make you a decent
human being.

I'VE LEARNED that it's hard to determine where to draw the line betweeen
being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you
believe.

I'VE LEARNED that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to
destroy it.

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.

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 either you control your attitude or it controls you.

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 fifteen minutes.
After that, you had better know something.

I'VE LEARNED that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want
to be.

I'VE LEARNED that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I'VE LEARNED that learning to forgive takes practice.

I'VE LEARNED that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains..

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The Bible says that we are not to turn our backs on those who are in need ---
for we might be entertaining angels!

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