An email my mother sent me today

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:34:57 GMT

Maya Angelou said these things when asked what she's learned in life.

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'
'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled
Christmas tree lights.'
'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.'
'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'
'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'
'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

The last one is the one I think is the truest one of all. I think that is why I'm not good at remembering dates or names. Those are details that are not important to me. But what I feel about a person I know or have met or a thing I've seen is branded on me. Maybe that's why I fumble over words sometimes; I'm trying to say what can't be said.

Surround yourself with what makes you feel good.

Love you,
Mom

If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me

An email my mother sent me today