Enlightened Perspective from Andy Rooney

I remember when 60 Minutes was the Sunday evening news program my parents watched when I was a little girl. I loved watching it despite the fact I was too young to really understand the politics and other issues they reported on. The one thing I do remember and could understand were two things, I liked watching Barbara Walters and Andy Rooney. Somehow, I connected with both personalities and I was hooked. Throughout the years, I still watch the news program and still love Andy Rooney. Here are a few things I learned from Andy and life as I grew up. Maybe you can find a few items listed that can inspire growth in you too. ~ Christine

ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE
If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis: They're written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of sayingso much with so few words. Enjoy.......

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at thef eet of an elderly person.
I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've mademy day!' makes my day.
I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms isone of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
I've learned.... That being kind is more important than beingright.
I've learned. .. That you should never say no to a gift from achild.
I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don'thave the strength to help him in some other way.
I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requiresyou to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand tohold and a heart to understand.
I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as anadult.
I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. Thecloser it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give useverything we ask for. I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone whowants to be appreciated and loved.
I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change thefacts.
I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, youare only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a personis to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greetedwith a smile.
I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in lovewith them. I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone willtake the ones you miss.
I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness willdock elsewhere.
I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I loveher one more time before she passed away.
I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft andtender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improveyour looks.
I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds yourlittle finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of themountain,but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned .... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.