We recently received a wonderful email from our friend, "JusMama." She shared with us the wisdom of Maya Angelou and her wonderful sense of humor. We wanted to share it with all of you.
Below is the email. Enjoy. :-)
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was 'exciting.' Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day....like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such an honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. "
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one..."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Today, reach out and touch someone, learn something new, have an open heart, tell your parents you love them no matter what and make a life, not a living. You're bound to have many wonderful tomorrows.
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
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Hi Hugo & Roxanne, it is so inspiring, especially I love this part : "I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this. :) Stumbled.
Hi Roxanne and Huge .. great way to look at life .. that's lovely .. thank you for sharing with us ..
ReplyDeleteHilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters
Hugo and Roxanne, thank you for the beautiful thoughts. We can hope that tomorrow will be a better day. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteDan and Deanna "Marketing Unscrambled"
Hi Roxanne & Hugo,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these great words of wisdom. It would be nice if the whole world would take them to heart.
Have a great day,
Susie Backman
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Hi Arswino,
ReplyDeleteWe appreciate the Stumble! Thank YOU!!
Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne ~ Believe Achieve
Hi Hilary,
ReplyDeleteIt's always great to look at life with a bit of humor. Tomorrow is always better than the last.
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
Hi Dan and Deanna,
ReplyDeleteTomorrow can only get better! There's always brighter days ahead. :-)
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve
Hi Susie,
ReplyDeleteIt would be so wonderful if the whole world would take these incredible words to heart. It all begins with us, the individual. Continue sharing your joy as we know you do!
Many Blessings....
Roxanne and Hugo ~ Believe Achieve