maya angelou (very inspirational)

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maya angelou (very inspirational)
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Sun, 11-27-2005 - 12:23pm


Thought you all would enjoy this...

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+
birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there
on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she
said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem
to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience
laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with
so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this: ! "I've learned that no matter what
happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be
better tomorrow." "I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person
by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage,
and tangled Christmas tree lights . I've learned that regardless of
your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone
from your life. I've learned that making a "living" is not the same
thing as "making a life." I've learned that life sometimes gives you a
second chance I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a
catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things
back. I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart,
I usually make the right decision. I've learned that even when I have
pains, I don't have to be one. I've learned that every day you should
reach out and touch someone.

People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. I've learned that
people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but
people will never forget how you made them feel."

Please send this to five phenomenal women today. If you do,
something good will happen: You will boost another woman's self-esteem.

If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will
fall down around your ankles! Believe me, I didn't take any chances on
MY elastic breaking....I sent it to a lot of special women I care for.

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 11-27-2005 - 8:10pm
Thanks for sharing, Jolie. We all need to hear that sort of *pick me up.* Makes it all seem worth the effort. How's things going? Sending PT's your way. (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Sun, 11-27-2005 - 9:51pm