I Have Learned
I have learned
that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is
be someone who can be loved.
The rest is up to them.
I have learned
that no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.
I have learned
that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.
I have learned
that it's not what you have in your life
but who you have in your life that counts.
I have learned
that you shouldn't compare
yourself to the best others can do.
but to the best you can do.
I have learned
that it's not what happens to people
that's important. It's what they do about it.
I have learned
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.
I have learned
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.
I have learned
that you should always leave
loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.
I have learned
that you can keep going
long after you think you can't.
I have learned
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.
I have learned
that learning to forgive takes practice.
I have learned
that there are people who love you dearly,
but just don't know how to show it.
I have learned
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.
I have learned
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.
I have learned
that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
I have learned
that just because someone doesn't
love you the way you want them to
doesn't mean they don't love you
with all they have.
I have learned
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.
I have learned
People you aren't related to
can take care of you and love you
and teach you to trust people again.
Families aren't always biological.
I have learned
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you
every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.
I have learned
that it isn't always enough
to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn
to forgive yourself.
I have learned
that no matter how bad
your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I have learned
that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.
I have learned
that two people can look
at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.
I have learned
that no matter the consequences,
those who are honest with themselves
get farther in life.
I have learned
that no matter how many friends you have,
if you are their pillar you will feel lonely
and lost at the times you need them most.
I have learned
that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.
I have learned
that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.
I have learned
that credentials on the wall
do not make you a decent human being.