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Everyday life has taught me a lot of things over
the years. It has filled me with hundreds of
little lessons that have brought so much laughter into my life, love
into my heart, and joy into my soul. Here
are just a few of the many wonderful bits of wisdom that life has
given me.
When raking leaves in the backyard always rake
them into a big pile. This makes it easier
for you and your children to jump and play in them.
Shoveling snow off the driveway isn’t complete until you make
a snow angel, build a snowman, and have at least one snowball fight. When mowing the lawn, always leave a clump of
dandelions or sweet clover standing for the butterflies to enjoy. You will get tired of playing fetch long before
your dog does, but you should still play anyway. An
empty lap is far less happy than one that has a cat, dog, or young
child sitting on it. A clean house isn’t always a happy house. The best homes look lived in, laughed in, and
loved in. It is hard to give away a smile. It almost always gets returned to you. Arms are meant for hugging, hands are meant for
holding, and lives are meant for living. You
can’t give too much love or share too much joy. The
more love you give to others, the more love you have in your heart. The more joy you share with others, the more joy
you have in your soul. If you are too busy
to watch a sunset, play with your kids, read a book, listen to music,
or gaze at the stars—then you are just too busy, period. We can create Heaven on Earth or we can create
Hell on Earth. It is our choice. I much prefer Heaven on Earth myself.
One last thing that I have learned is that God
loves us more than we will ever know and that God wants us to be
happy in our lives. Why else would we be
down here learning these little lessons about life, love, and joy? I hope that you have a lifetime of happiness
learning yours and sharing them with others.
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