The biggest lessons I learned being a mom is to not sweat the small stuff and to pick my battles. I used to get all bent out of shape over the simple things.. IE cutting line, bad service ect. When I became a mom I learned not to complain about every small thing because when something big comes along people will not listen. Now don't get me wrong you must ALWAYS stand up for what is right, but think first! Remember there are people who have it much worse. Pettiness is something I definitely try to avoid. Before you react, do some research, that person who is upsetting you may have alot going on in their life. This is an area that I still need to work on. Remember that any given day, people are sick, people go missing, people lose loved ones. Take a moment to count your blessings. A fine example is our friend Sheila. She was diagnosed with Brain Cancer. She doesn't ever complain, even though she now has trouble seeing and walking due to balance issues. She still makes me laugh on the phone and remembers to send cards for every ones birthday. She sets a fine example for all mankind. People will be mean, people will be petty, people will hurt you. Remember to be the bigger person.
"Love and kindness are the very basis of society. If we lose these feelings,
society will face tremendous difficulties; the survival of humanity will beendangered."-- His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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