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Does The Cost Really Matter?

As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300.00 or $30.00 watch – – – – –

they both tell the same time…

Whether we carry a $300 or $30.00 AMOUNT IN OUR wallet/handbag – the amount of money inside is the same;

Whether we drink a bottle of $300 or $10 wine – the hangover is the same;

Whether the house we live in is 300 or 3000 sq. ft. –  loneliness is the same.You will realize, your true inner happiness does not come from the material things of this world.

Whether you fly first or economy class, if the plane goes down – you go down with it…

Therefore. I hope you realize, when you have mates, buddies and old friends, brothers and sisters, who you chat with, laugh with, talk with,  sing songs with,  talk about north-south-east-west

That is true happiness!!

FIVE UNDENIABLE FACTS OF LIFE:

  1. Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate them to be Happy.  So when they grow up they will know the value of things not the price.
  2. Best words   … “Eat your food as your medicines. Otherwise you have to eat medicines as your food.”
  3. The One who loves you will never leave you because even if there are 100 reasons to give up he or she will find one reason to hold on.
  4. There is a big difference between a human being and being human. Only a few really understand it.
  5. You are loved when you are born. You will be loved when you die. In between, You have to manage!

If you just want to Walk Fast, Walk Alone!  But if you want to Walk Far, Walk Together!

SIX BEST DOCTORS IN THE WORLD:

  1. Sunlight
  2. Rest
  3. Exercise
  4. Diet
  5. Self Confidence and
  6. Friends

Maintain them in all stages of Life and enjoy healthy life.

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

–Author Anonymous

SO THIS IS WHAT I WOULD SAY AS I HAVE LEARNED the hard way and through the choices I make:

  1. Be the best that you can be each day
  2. Pray according to what you know
  3. Love those you have trouble liking
  4. Today comes, but tomorrow may not
  5. Forgive the wrongs against you and bury them
  6. Don’t put an amount on things, but rather look at the quality
  7. Smile at someone (Mother Teresa said that smile goes a long way)
  8. Your family is what God gave you, love them anyway
  9. Do some kind act once a day
  10. Love yourself

Above 10 items, written from my heart.

Lynn Forrester-Pitocco
Lynn Forrester-Pitocco
LYNN is Retired from Law Enforcement as a Police Officer, with a background in nursing and previously a member of the Search and Rescue Team with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, A retired member of the Orange Police Department, she became the first female SWAT member on an elite team while becoming a member of the Olympic Shooting Team during the early years on the department. A mother and a grandmother, a devout Catholic who currently resides in Houston, Texas. Her hobbies include writing, painting, and a contemplative prayer life. She is in love with her faith, but the love she carries for her two grown children and grandchildren who rest in her heart surpasses everything except her faith in God. Since retirement, Lynn has done private investigation, worked as a gang counselor with middle schools, A member of Bl. Mother Teresa’s Order called the (Lay Missionaries of Charity), she is also a pro-life advocate, often called upon to give testimony and speak to youth groups, as well as adult forums. She has published a children’s book entitled “The Children’s Garden” and is currently working on two additional children’s books. She is currently working on the major one focused on her experience in Law Enforcement entitled “Heels and a Badge”. (copyright). Her paintings and sketches, writings, can be viewed on her Pinterest boards (click on the Pinterest ICON below). Her dream is to one-day write a movie for Hallmark. Dreams do come true … See Lynn’s entire collection of thought-provoking Articles by clicking on her byline. Lynn is a contributing author to the inspiring book Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change.

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2 CONVERSATIONS

  1. This is precious, Lynn. Your list is appropriate for all ages. I have so many mantras that I have come to hang onto through the years and even though they are not worded exactly as yours, the mean the same things and come from my heart. We have one life, we’ll waste it if we don’t live it like we own it. It’s a painful life to live it inside someone else’s skin. Thank you once again for sharing wisdom from your life experience.

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