Thursday, January 8, 2009

"Life is too short to wake up with regrets..."


There comes a point in your life when you realize:
Who matters,
Who never did,
Who won't anymore...
And who always will.
So, don't worry about people from your past,
There's a reason why they didn't make it to your future.
Give these flowers to everyone you don't want to lose in 2009,


Be kinder than necessary
because everyone you meet is fighting
some kind of battle.
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21 comments:

  1. GrammyJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    What an inspirational post!
    You swf post was great too.
    Have a great week
    Grammy
    Missouri, USA

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  2. JoyJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Great post! Thanks. I love irises - they're our state flower.

    My grandchildren call me Grammy, too. :-)

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  3. Reader WilJanuary 9, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Sylvia, I like your post! The magnificent flower and the beautiful text. I like to copy that and store it somewhere, if you don't mind. It's so true.

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  4. soulbrushJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    yes oh yes, what true words. gorgeous, i love the fact that 'wisdom' hits us after 60...actually i love being 60 too.

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  5. bobbieJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    Wise words.

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  6. Margie's MusingsJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    It would be nice to see 60 again...at 73. But, yes, the words were very appropriate.

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  7. Great Grandma LinJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    great thoughts, lovely flowers...

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  8. JudyJanuary 9, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Those flowers are just beautiful. They make me think of spring and I am surely ready for it. This post is so true. We should not have regrets.

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  9. Small City ScenesJanuary 9, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Purple Iris---neat post. MB

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  10. LoranJanuary 9, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    What beautiful irises and very, very wise words. Thank you.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Great post and so very true!
    :-)

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  12. DarleneJanuary 9, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful Iris's and beautiful text. Thank you, Sylvia.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Words of wisdom most welcome - I'm grateful for the irises too!

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  14. KayJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    This post really struck home, Sylvia and helped me make a few decisions. The irises are gorgeous!

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I'll be 50 in September this year, I
    m almost there;)

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  16. PeggyJanuary 9, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Sylvia;

    Your words hit home with me too..sometimes we forget what's really important!

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  17. MareJanuary 9, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Great advice. I will be 60 in June...any words of wisdom?

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  18. Linda ReederJanuary 9, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    I read these words before, either from you or some other source of wisdom - to be kind because everyone is fighting some kind of battle. That was an eye opener for me, and a reminder of what I learned while working as a literacy coach with teachers -we all have fears, and fear is the number one reason for not wanting to change. It takes support to overcome fears, not edicts.

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  19. Sylvia KJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Linda,
    A friend sent this to me and I had read it before, too, but thought it was well worth posting as a reminder that I knew I could use and hoped someone else might find it helpful.

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  20. June SavilleJanuary 9, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Hey Sylvia - cuddles and hugs mate!
    June in Oz

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I'm glad you decided to share ... because it's perfect and timely ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

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