Important LIFE Lessons to learn and realize in one's quest for happiness, peace and freedom of the mind

2. I Have Learned…I Have Learned…
I've learned....
That the best classroom in the world is
at the feet of a wise person.
I've learned....
That praise and blame are inevitable in
samsaric life.

3. I've learned....
That in life there must
be moments of solitude
and companionship.
I've learned....
That being kind is more
important than being
right.
I've learned....
That you should never
say "no" to a gift from a
child.

4. I've learned....
That I can always pray for
someone when I don't have
the strength to help him in
some other way.
I've learned....
That no matter what life’s
problems are, they too must
pass away.
I've learned....
That love, care and
understanding are virtues.

5. I've learned....
That simple walks with
contemplation in nature can
work wonders.
I've learned....
That gain and loss, pleasure
and pain are inevitable.
I've learned....
That money doesn't
buy true peace.

6. I've learned....
That small daily
happenings in life can
teach me so much.
I've learned....
That some things
happen even if I
don’t want them to.
I've learned....
That when you plan to get even with
someone, you are only letting that
person continue to hurt you.

7. I've learned....
That loving-kindness
and compassion will
heal wounds.
I've learned....
That for me to grow I must
associate with the wise
and not the fools.
I've learned....
That everyone you meet
deserves to be greeted
with a smile.

8. I've learned....
That no one is
perfect … I must
therefore forgive.
I've learned....
That life is tough,
but I'm tougher.
I've learned....
That obstacles can be
surmounted with patience
and persistence.

9. I've learned....
That when you harbor
bitterness, happiness
will dock elsewhere.
I've learned....
That I owe so much to so many
who have crossed my life …
gratitude I must show before
it’s too late.
I've learned....
That one should refrain from
lying, slander, harsh speech
and gossip.

10. I've learned....
That a smile is an
inexpensive way to
improve your looks.
I've learned....
That I can't choose how
I feel, but I can choose
what I do about it.
I've learned....
That everyone wants to live on
top of the mountain, but all the
happiness and growth occurs
while you're climbing it.

11. I've learned ...
That it is best to give advice
at the right time, under the
right circumstances
and in the right way.
I've learned....
That I must put down the
burden or let go
when wisdom says so.
When LIFE LESSONS
we learn and truly know,
our compassion
and wisdom will grow.
The
End