I've learned that no matter how bad life seems today,

It does go on and it will get better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she handles three things:

An unexpected rainy day, spilled drinks, and tangled Christmas lights.

I've learned that regardless of your current relationship with your parents,

Whether it's good or bad,

You'll miss them when they are gone and out of your life forever.

I've learned that making a living isn't even close to the same thing as making a life.

And that very often people fail to see the difference.

I've learned that life sometimes gives you second chance,

So you should gives others a second chance as well.

I've learned that people are going to walk out of your life more often than they walk in,

And you just have to accept it and be thankful for those who stay.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands:

Because a lot of the time you'll need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that whenever I make decisions with an open heart and an open mind,

I usually make the right one and don't regret a thing.

I've learned that even when someone hurts me or puts me in pain,

I don't have to do the same to others.

I've learned that everyday you should make it your effort to reach out and touch someone.

A friendly smile and wave when you pass by them really goes a long way.

I've learned that people will forget what you said,

The clothes that you wore,

And the things that you did.

But people will never forget how you made them feel.