All I Need to Know About Life I Learned from Trees

Lessons

It's important to have roots.

In today's complex world, it pays to branch out

If you really believe in something, don't be afraid to go out on a limb

Be flexible so you don't break when a harsh wind blows.

Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow

Grow where you are planted

It's perfectly okay to be a late bloomer

Avoid people who would like to cut you down.

Get all spruced up when you have a hot date.

If the party is boring, just leaf.

You can't hide your true colors as you approach the autumn of your life.

It's more important to be honest than popular.

Gifts of the Filipinos

The Filipinos are happy people. They are gifted with laughter, music and faith which has become their symbol. These three gifts are the only thing they need to recover from the storms of life. It is easy for them to start anew because they have these three things. After the storms we have gone through we have to go to the basics of life. The lesson we learned from the disaster is we don't really need much in life. All we need is life itself and love. Life is the important gift to us, not money, power or the things that tend to deceive us. Money can be replaced but the life of a person is not. Life is simple we just complicate it. Life is short we have to live it the fullest.

Beautiful One-Liners

1. Give God what's right -- not what's left.
2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end -- God's way leads to an endless hope.
3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.
5. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma--but never let him
be the period
6. Don't put a question mark where God puts a period.
7. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come to the church for a face-lift.
8. When praying, don't give God instructions -just report for duty.
9. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.
10. We don't change God's message -- His message changes us.
11. The church is prayer-conditioned.
12. When God ordains, He sustains.
13. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning
14. Plan ahead -- It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.
15. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory position.
16. Suffering from truth decay? Brush up on your Bible.
17. Exercise daily -- walk with the Lord.
18. Never give the devil a ride -- he will always want to drive
19. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.
20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
21. He who angers you controls you.
22. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop
23. Give Satan an inch & he'll be a ruler.
24. Be ye fishers of men -- you catch them & > He'll clean them.
25. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
26. Read the Bible -- It will scare the hell out of you.

Up (The Movie) Values We Can Learn

Commitment. No matter how difficult the trial or challenge may come you do everything in your power to see it through. Tenacity is a rare gift, so we should strive to pursue dreams and meet goals in the face of obstacles and difficulties.

Loving unconditionally is one of the most difficult things but also one of the most rewarding ways to live. To be a recipient of this love is one of the most affirming experiences you can ever have. When you place the needs of others above your own anything is possible. The more you share, more blessings will come back to you.

Purity of heart. They say that when your goal is noble, the universe will conspire to make things happen for you. It is when you let God orchestrate your days that makes every moment that unfolds a gift or miracle. It's the law of karma when you are good a person you will be blessed.

Growing old is inevitable and when the one you love leaves ahead of you, it can be one of your saddest experiences. But, it can also make you braver. It helps to believe that endings are just beginnings too.

Stay open to the possibilities of new adventures and relationships no matter your age. People like to stay in their comfort zones and miss out on many things because of fear of the unknown.

Be in the moment always. Savor each conversation, activity, story that is shared because there are many gifts that every moment brings. Often you will never get another one like it ever again. Cherish the present because it will never come back again. Life is short, seize the day.

When a marriage breaks up, it is important for both parents to be there for their children. Make peace with your spouse and no matter the circumstances, make time for the children. leave the children out of your war and do not make them suffer unnecessarily.

Life is a big adventure so let go of the things and people that weigh you down. Whether it is sadness, holding on to a grudge, living in the past or being attached to material possessions, free yourself of these so you can move forward. Leave no room for hatred or negativity, and learn to forgive others and sometimes yourself. It's not always an easy thing to do, but once you do this it can be such a liberating experience. You are always given the resources and people that need to be in your life at different points along the road so you can pursue your dreams, fulfill missions and go on with the big adventure. There are the people who make your heart sing and help you soar as you navigate through the deserts of life.

In difficult times we are reminded of what is truly important in life, it can get tiring at times , we need to have our emotional tanks filled every now and then. Sometimes those difficult times reminds us that we have a God greater than are burdens all we need is to open our hearts and minds.