What I've Learned

Still learning, every day. But here's some important things...

You are stronger than you know. And usually find out when you are given the greatest challenges.

You are capable of more than you think. If you put your mind to it, you can do anything. Really.

Friends and family, Family and friends, are the same, often.

A dog listens, forgives, loves unconditionally, when no one else does.

If a person truly loves you and wants to be with you, nothing would stop them. They'd move mountains to be with you. No excuses, no exceptions.

Money holds temporary happiness.

Expect the worst, hope for the best.

If you have children, you could have created nothing more amazing in your life. As an artist, my children are my "masterpieces".

Spending time with the people you love has more value in the short time we have on this earth, than anything else you could ever, ever do.

You can't get time back. Don't waste today.

If you have made mistakes, or have regrets, don't quit. Start anew. It's never too late.

You're never too old to live your dreams.

Don't live in the past. Don't have expectations for the future. Just live today and hope for the best. But work hard doing so, as well.

Did I say "work hard"? Yes, please do. Knock doors down if you must.

Always, ALWAYS tell the people you love that you love them. Never leave in anger. Never go to bed upset. Don't leave words unsaid. Don't say harmful words you can't erase. You don't know what tomorrow brings.

Make a Bucket List. And start checking things off. It feels good.

Take lots of pictures.

Laugh, a lot. Don't always take life so seriously.

Forgive and find your peace. Let negative things go, as well as negative people. You deserve better.

Everyone has their own sufferings. Don't allow the illusion of internet pages with 'happy pictures' or even a person with 'success/money' make you think they're not enduring something difficult or have less issues than you.

There are always people that have less than you, who are more unhealthy than you, much sadder than you. Be grateful for everything you have, even the small things.

Smile and/or hug someone. Everyone needs one now and then. You really can make a difference with a small gesture.

Smile for yourself, too.

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I have a story for everything...only I sing about it. ~h

Weigh In

After every heavy rainstorm, sometimes a rainbow appears. In every beautiful sunset, there are clouds. Not everything beautiful is perfect. Without the bad there could never be any good. And nothing to be grateful or appreciate even more.
~ hYdE

Salty

There are those who enjoy seeing your tears & breaking your heart; and then there are those who fill your heart to the brim 'til you're flowing in tears... true story. ~ hYdE ..

Me.

I've learned that life is about love and forgiveness. But it's not always about loving & forgiving others.  It's also about loving and forgiving oneself. ~ hYdE

Faith

♫♪♫♪ when you believe in yourself with all your heart, others will too.

Living vs Existing

Ignoring people you like or care about, is a great way to make them go away.

Denying yourself the things you wish for, is a great way to create a lifetime of regret.

No goals for yourself, is a great way to never open the opportunity to fulfill a dream.

Without believing in yourself to take risks and chances in the one life you live, will ultimately give you what you risked: Nothing.

~ hYdE

EMPTY ROAD

Welcome to 143 Empty Lane.

New Room for New Blooms

We can learn much from even a garden flower.
Those that prune away the lifeless parts of the plant,
know that they will gain new, beautiful blooms, more radiant than the last.
And more plentiful...

By cutting away from the negativity in your life,
You allow room only for more wonderful things to happen for yourself!
You deserve that opportunity. Grab your shears, and prune away!

~hYdE
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D*O*G

A dog cannot speak his love, he cannot say meaningless words; instead he shows his love by his unconditional actions. One can learn much from the canine, both as giver & recipient. ~Hyde.


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