As I Spent Time With My ...
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--Lahar Mehta
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Dec 27, 2013

 

As I spent time with my grandmother today, I realized, as I always do, what an amazing repository of knowledge she is. Her years of experience and just observing life has so many lessons I can carry with me. So many elderly people like her have priceless stories to share and I decided to ask inspiring elderly people I meet to share three life lessons with me. My own grandmother shared the following with me and I have been holding them in my heart and trying to remember them since 1- Whenever you feel alone, and in the course of your life there will be several such moments, remember that GOD IS WITH YOU and holding your hand. 2- No matter what situation you may be in, NEVER GRUMBLE or complain. Always try to believe that is it for the best. Complaining has never solved anything, only increased woes. 3- Always stop to look at the sky, the birds and all the wonders created by the creator. When such beauty can be manifested, you can only remain to believe that the best is created for you, since you are also one such wonder. 4- Never sour relationships with anybody. Respect their views however they may differ from yours. You never know when things change and you will need one another. I now remember her every time I look a stranger in the eye, the smile of a child, a glorious sunset, or when I am really low and nothing seems to be making sense. I remember that I need to believe.

 

Posted by Lahar Mehta on Dec 27, 2013


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