A cynic is a person searching for an honest man,
with a stolen lantern.
Edgar A. Shoaff
If I had My Life to Live Over
By Erma Bombeck
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet
was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and
worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a
fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble
about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a
summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose
Before it melted in storage.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried
about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching
television-and more while watching life.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my
husband.
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending
the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there
for the day.
I would never have bought anything just because it was
practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a
lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have
cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing
inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said,
"Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's".. more "I'm sorry's"
.
.. but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize
every minute...look at it and really see it ... live it...and never give
it back
Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't
like you, who has more, or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with
those who Do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us
with.
And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally,
physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually. Life is too
short to let it pass you by.
We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
E
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