Twenty-six Life-changing Lessons
In twelve days I'll be 61. These are the most life-changing lessons I've learned along the way. 1. You cannot feel a certain way unless you first think it. To feel sad, you must first think sad thoughts. To feel depressed, you must first think depressing thoughts. To feel happy, you must first think happy thoughts. 2. You cannot control how you feel but you can control the way you think. Paul tells us how in Philippians. 3. Feelings are neither right nor wrong. They are neutral. They occur as fast as flipping on a switch and the light coming on. 3. Three things I cannot change: the past, you, and the right answer. 4. You can only control your child to the point he will allow it. The child's compliance may be masking your own inability to parent the rebel. 5. Live in the present moment. Looking at the past brings regret and guilt. Looking at the future brings worry and anxiety. 100% of life is lived in the present moment. 6. Happiness is a resul