Sunday, April 14, 2024

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE - LESSONS OF LIFE FROM A 90-YEAR-OLD

 Whether we agree with all or not, they are definitely food for thought.  If you have an opinion about any of these, feel free to share.


With thanks to Carole from My Carolina Home, I can now tell you the author of these Life's Lessons is Regina Brett of the Plain Dealer in Cleveland Ohio.  Thanks so much Carole!


1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it..

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.

9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

11. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

12. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it...

14 Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

15. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

16. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

17. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

19. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

20. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

22.  No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

23.  Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

24. Always choose life.

25. Forgive but don’t forget.

26. What other people think of you is none of your business.

27. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

28. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

29. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does..

30. Believe in miracles.

31. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

32. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.

33. Your children get only one childhood.

34. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

35. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

36. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

37. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.

38. The best is yet to come...

39. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

40. Yield.

41. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.







50 comments:

  1. I agree with every single one. EXCEPT number 15. I am a collector and like to keep things.

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    1. Yes, I would have a hard time with that one, also being a collector. Thanks Ginny :)

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  2. These are awesome, Denise. I will have to share this with friends. I love every one of them.

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  3. Great advice in all of those. I could leave No. 9, as I'm not a great lover of chocolate.
    Beautiful AI Denise, well done! 👏

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    1. Thanks Margaret :) Unfortunately I would not be able to leave off No. 9 ;)

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  4. She is right on the money with a lot of these isn't she?

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  5. Yep, I agree with these. The only one I might argue with is #4. While I know that my job won't take care of me when I'm sick, I'm not so sure there are friends or family who will either.

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    1. Thanks Ann :) and I certainly hope they would.

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  6. Thank you for sharing these wisdoms!

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    1. You are very welcome and thank you roentare :)

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  7. Great advice, I agree with most of these! Take care, happy Sunday! Have a great week ahead.

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  8. Uplifting quotes and I love the illustrations.

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  9. there are too many I disagree with to go into them but the one that jumps out is the crazy statement that The Best Is Still to come. I find that the older I get the worst life gets. love the pictures. the one I agree with the most is the save while you are working, prepare for the future, and pay off the credit card each month or don't use it

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    1. Thanks Sandra :) I understand what you are saying. I had some questions about these myself and was curious what others might think.

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  10. Great quotes. There are certainly some that we do not agree with, but they are prompts for a better life and a better future.

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  11. Thank you Linda, happy you think so :)

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  12. A quick internet search found her - Regina Brett, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio. - https://www.reginabrett.com/life-lessons

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    1. Thank you Carole, I will add her name as soon as I can :)

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  13. Thanks for those great words of wisdom. I agree with most of them, chocolate I can live without.
    Have a lovely Sunday and all the best for the coming week.

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    1. You are very welcome. I could live without chocolate and do most of the time, but still love it :) You have a lovely Sunday and a great week also :)

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  14. The best was "getting old is better than dying young."

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    1. That puts it in perspective doesn't it Gigi? :)

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  15. I love the soft pastels in the artwork. Don't know her name. Love the smile on her face.

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    1. So glad, thanks Ivy :) Another blogging friend let me know who the author is and I will be adding her name soon.

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  16. There are many common sense ideas in this list. Great things to live by.

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  17. I like many of these quotes, Denise. It's always nice to listen to old people talk, they have interesting stories to tell. ; )

    ~Sheri

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    1. I feel the same way Sheri. It was part of my childhood. My parents knew a lot of much older friends who would come and visit. I loved listening to them about their adventures. One dear lady I remember telling us about an adventure she had visiting her brother in the Australian Outback. It seemed so exciting to this 9 year old :) Apologies for being late answering. I have been getting a lot of blogging friends in my spam folder lately and yours popped up recently. Glad I keep checking so that I could answer your comment.

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  18. Thank you for always sharing the humble celebration with us 🏵️ Aloha

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    1. You are so very welcome my friend, thank you :)

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  19. It is so difficult to take good advice, though!

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  20. Very wise I like number 12 a lot.

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  21. I like so many of these, Denise, that picking a favorite is difficult, but here's one: Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special...as is EVERY day!

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    1. Very, but you picked another good one Dorothy :)

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  22. These are all excellent.. I agree with most of them.

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  23. I wish the younger generation would take #8 to heart. Even a little, saved faithfully, can add up.

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    1. That would be a great one to learn when we are young :)

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  24. I love the way you sign off. It sure is a good poster with great advice. It is hard to enjoy life when you are ill but I like the one about putting everyone's problems in a pile and you would grab yours back.

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    1. Thank you Diane :) I agree with what you said. I am glad you enjoy my sign offs. I enjoy making them.

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  25. Some great words of wisdom here. The AI pictures are delightful.

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    1. Hello Beverley, thank you :) So happy you enjoyed both the poem and the AI pictures.

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