Friday, April 10, 2009

The Things We Learn In Maturity

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Someone posted this in response to my friend’s Facebook© status yesterday. I thought it was pretty good.
Read on. . . . . . .

"The things we learn in maturity aren't simple things such as acquiring information and skills.
We learn not to engage in self destructive behavior.
We learn not to burn up energy in anxiety.
We discover how to manage our tensions.
We learn that self-pity and resentment are among the most toxic of drugs.
We find that the world loves talent but pays off on character.
We come to understand that most people are not for us nor against us; they are simply thinking about themselves.
We learn that no matter how hard we try to please, some people in this world are not going to love us – a lesson that is at first worrisome and then really quite relaxing."
~anonymous
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2 comments:

  1. Heart2HeartFriday, April 10, 2009 3:40:00 PM

    Heather,

    What a beautiful post! I am still having issues with burning energy in anxiety because I want to fix everything instead of waiting. Lord, I hate to wait! I also find that it's very true that people of the world are very self focused because many of them don't have the hope of salvation in Jesus! God bless and have a most wonderful Easter! He is Risen!

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

    P.S. Thanks for taking time to stop by and comment!

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  2. DeniseFriday, April 10, 2009 8:22:00 PM

    Such a wonderful post.

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