Learning

I've learned-
that you cannot stop loving.
Once you find love, you will always love.

I've learned -
that no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.

I've learned -
that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.

But if the other is willing to gain it back,

you must allow them to do so.

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 everyone makes mistakes,

but you must be willing to forgive those mistakes,

in order to gain forgiveness when you make them.

I've learned -
that you shouldn't compare yourself to others,

but be yourself and be proud of who you are.

I've learned -
that it's not what happens in a relationship that matters,

it is how you handle it.

I've learned -
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

But you must move on with no regrets,

because it is the past that makes you who you are today.

I've learned -
that everyone has their own opinion,

and hearing someone else’s

is just as important as voicing your own.

I've learned -
that it is hard deciding what you want in life,

but once you figure it out,

it is up to you to make it happen.

I've learned -
that it's a lot easier for some to overreact than to think,

but you must understand and not overreact yourself.

I've learned -
that you should never go to sleep angry with the one you love,

and always tell the person you are angry with that you do love them,

no matter what it was that made you angry.

I've learned -
that you have to want to succeed to succeed,

and you should never give up on your dreams.

Only you can make them a reality.

I've learned -
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

There is always a decision made, right or wrong,

and you must accept the consequences.

I've learned -
that either you control your attitude,
or it controls you,

and also others around you.

I've learned -
that regardless of how rough a relationship may be at times,
it is what made you fall in love with the person in the first place

that should always bring you back together.

I've learned -
that my best friends and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned -
that being with someone for a long time can seem hard,

but if it is true love, it seems as if you never were without them.

I've learned -
that sometimes when you are angry
you have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give you the right to be mean.

I've learned -
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.

I've learned -
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you have had
and what you have learned from them,
rather than the number of birthdays

you have celebrated.

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 if you truly love someone, let them leave,

and if they return, it was meant to be.

I've learned -
that just because two people argue a lot,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other,

and it doesn't mean that their relationship will not last.

I've learned -
that sometimes you have to put
the individual ahead of their actions.

I've learned -
that two people can look at the exact same thing,
and see something totally different.

I’ve learned-

that you should never do something to someone

that you would not want done to you in return.

I've learned -
those who are honest with themselves,
get farther in life.

I've learned -
that even when you think

you have no good advice to give,
when a friend needs your help,

you know exactly what to say.

I've learned -
that writing what I feel rather than saying it,

gets the point across to certain people better.

I've learned -
that just because you have a good reputation,
it does not make you a decent human being.

I've learned -
that it's hard to determine where to draw the line
between being nice and not hurting people's feelings,
and standing up for what you believe in.

I’ve learned-

that being too nice and approachable,

is not always a good thing.

I’ve learned-

that you should never bring up the past,

people are always aware of it,

and do not need to be reminded of their past faults

if they have made up for them.

I’ve learned-

that people are people,

and you should love them for who they are.

I’ve learned-

that God does not see what humans see.

He only sees what lies in your heart.

And we should try to do the same.

MOST RECENTLY-

I've learned-

that you can not force someone to be sorry,

they can only be sorry if they want to be.

And sometimes you must give them time to realize they are sorry

rather than to get upset that they are not sorry right away.

I've learned-

that it is okay to be confused, or nervous, or worried,

everyone gets that way at times.

And that maybe sometimes people come to you when

they are feeling that way, not for advice,

but just for someone to listen.

I've learned-

that being in love can be hard,

but being mad at the one you love can be harder.

I've learned-

that sometimes people are more rational

than you give them credit for,

and you must appreciate the times when they are.

I've learned-

that you must always compromise,

nothing will ever be perfect,

and if you do not realize this,

you will always be wanting more.

I've learned-

that although life may be hard at times,

I am sure am lucky.

But mostly,

I've learned-

that sometimes I don't remember what I've learned,

and I do not take my own advice.

I should try harder to do so.

And I will.

“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

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