There is so much one learns as one traverses life’s roads and by lanes. Each moment is a gift from the Supreme Giver. Here are some simple experiences of an objective observer, received through the internet … I took the liberty of adding to it a few observations...

1. Life may not always seem fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. You don’t have to win every argument. Remember the other is at least 50% correct!
6. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
7. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it. However, be sure that getting angry with Him is going to benefit you!
8. Make peace with your past so it won’t confuse the present.
9. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.
10. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
11. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks. He works according to the law He has set in place. You shall reap as you sow.
12. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
13. Adversity doesn’t kill you. It really does make you stronger.
14. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
15. When it comes to going after what your love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
16. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets …. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
17. Over-prepare, then go with the flow.
18. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
19. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: ‘In five years time, will this matter?’
20. Always choose life.
21. Forgive everyone everything. This ensures your happiness.
22. What other people think of you is none of your business.
23. Time heals almost everything. Give time.
24. However god or bad a situation is, it will change.
25. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and loved ones will. Stay in touch.
26. Believe in miracles. Miracles are waiting everywhere. Just open your mind to see them.
27. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
28. Audit your deeds. It will help to clear your future balance sheet.
29. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable. Give them what is worthwhile not what is worth your while.
30. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
31. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. God’s plans await you.
35. Yield.
36. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.