Food For Thought #1: What is the greatest lesson in life you've ever learned?

[dong20]

However implausible or unlikely it may seem, if it's possible - some moron will do it.

 

[WifeOfBath]

Pick your battles. Most of them aren't worth fighting.

You can love someone and still not have a healthy, working relationship with them-- and when you realize that it's time to back out. In the same vein, know your boundaries in relationships and stick to them.

Becoming a parent changes everything.

 

[D_Bob_Crotchitch]

No matter how many people care about me, I won't be happy until I love myself. Took me a long time to get there. I'm not a monkey for just anybody.

 

[iloveoral1985]

Treat others how you wish to be treated.

 

[suprdave]

the toes you step on today, may be connected to ass you have to kiss tommorrow.

dont sweat the petty things, just pet the sweaty things.

 

[B_The Greek Dude]

Never trust anyone 100%, even if its your close friend

Addendum: Even if it's a family member.


I think this is one of the most important lessons you could ever learn in life.

p.s "Addendum" is a funny word. . .just like "pudenda."

 

[2322]

That the greatest thing is to love and be loved in return.

 

[EagleCowboy]

when you live your life trying to please A, B won't be happy with you. You change to make B happy but then C doesn't like what you're doing. You change to please C then D is upset with you. Live your life to make yourself happy and surround yourself with people who accept you, not ones who want to change you or are ashamed of you.

that and

always tell the truth. you won't have many friends, but you'll never have many enemies because people will always know where you're coming from.

That is *SO* true!!

Dont lend money to friends.If you do,Get a contract in writing.

AMEN TO THAT!!

government was invented so the poor don't kill the rich.

ROFLMAO!! THAT is funny right there!!

Man made god in his own image.

Actually, it goes something more like this:
1. God made man in His image.
2. Man, being the gentleman that he is, returned the favor.

Pick your battles. Most of them aren't worth fighting.

Oooooh!! I really like that one!!


Some of mine:
*Never screw up a good thing.
*It's amazing what you can do when you don't know what you can't do.
*Don't beat yourself up. There are too many people that will pay you to let them do that.
*Find your own answers. People don't want you to find your own answers, because they want you to believe theirs at all costs. Always find your own answers.
*Learn everything you can.

 

[billybulge]

Dont trust anyone, even your wife / partner, 100%..... with that in mind: Do not look for "red flags" but pay attention when one hits you in the chest.

Never loan a friend money..... I am still looking for $2500


Even if someone makes a racial comment that doesnt mean they are a racist.


Always get a second and third medical opinion....What do they call the guy/girl that barely graduates medical school......Doctor......just like the 1st place finisher.

 

[B_Artful Dodger]

Enjoy yourself as much as possible NOW, because you never know what will happen tomorrow.

 

[Texasjon]

Never have sex with your best friend.

Don't put lap dances on you credit card.

If someone does a good job, take the time to thank them with more than the two words "Thank You"

 

[Principessa]

Some of mine:
*Never screw up a good thing.

*It's amazing what you can do when you don't know what you can't do.

That's how I ended up doing a MS degree in plastics engineering @ U. Mass @ Lowell ten years ago.

*Don't beat yourself up. There are too many people that will pay you to let them do that.

I'm not into pain so I avoid those people.
*Find your own answers. People don't want you to find your own answers, because they want you to believe theirs at all costs. Always find your own answers.
*Learn everything you can.

Never have sex with your best friend.

Don't put lap dances on you credit card.

If someone does a good job, take the time to thank them with more than the two words "Thank You"

Very sound advice!

 

[Tattooed Goddess]

NJ you arent kidding about overalls on a roadtrip. I've come REAL close to ruining a pair.

A few things i've learned is:

Your toddler will tell people about your pubic hair, or lack thereof, usually in a public restroom or in the car with your father in law.

Don't eat oreos if you are drinking grape juice.

There are a few movies you don't watch with your parents: American Me, American Pie, 8MM, There's Something About Mary.

Don't leave the house without a bra because you are bound to go somewhere where the A/C is turned very cold and you'll run into your family doctor. Don't run the dog without a bra.

Always wash your genitals for any emergency room visit, it never fails that they want to do a pelvic "just in case something is wrong down there"

No one cares if you have hairy legs in labor.

If you pluck too much of your eyebrows...you won't get them back.

Men grow hair like weeds out of usual parts of their body as they age.

Don't swim with mascara on. Don't wear mascara to a funeral.

Don't mix bleach and vinegar.

Keep immodium in your purse and extra deodorant in your car.

Pack a roll of toilet paper on road trips.

Don't get stuck without a plunger in your house.

Don't put lipstick in your pocket or you will be finding it in the dryer on the rest of your clothes.

Be nice to your kids because they pick your nursing home.