“Some Lessons” by my late Father

 Today was a challenge and so to obtain some inspiration, I read and would like to share with you one of my late father’s blogposts which he published on May 5, 2006 that is originally located here http://thinkingly.blogspot.com/2006/05/some-lessons.html?m=1

"Two books worth reading are Mitch Albom’s bestsellers, Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven. I read them a long while back so I can’t recall their details. But I had made some notes of the lessons the author offers and I would like to share them.  

Tuesdays with Morrie

1. The most important thing in life is how to give love & to let it come in. 

2. When you feel sad or sorry, give yourself a good cry if you have to, but then move on. Focus on the good things still in your life.

3. Stand back from time to time & look at your life. Is this all? Is this all I want? Is something missing? 

4. Be prepared to die anytime. Ask yourself everyday- Is today the day? Am I ready? Am I doing all I need to do? Am I being the person I want to be? 

5. Love your family.

6. Embrace & revel in aging. 

7. Money cannot buy you true love & tenderness.

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

1. There are no random acts in life. All of us are interconnected. Strangers are family we have yet to know. 

2. Sacrifice is part of life. Something to embrace, not avoid. You don't lose from sacrifice but gain something or for someone else.

3. Be loyal to each other. Forgive. 

4. Life has to end. Love doesn't. Lost love is still love. It only takes a different form.

5. Every life has a value. By living we have already accomplished something. By loving we have done more. The grandness of our living is in our loving. Everything else is grace.”

While today is not about health challenges for me, I thought to attempt to shield myself from negativity arrows by remembering how my father and mother rose above all the trials in their lives and that their wisdom continues to provide guidance even after they have passed on.