"What Other People Think of You is None of Your Business."

A special friend sent a forward today from a 90-year old lady reflecting back on her life and the lessons she considered to be the most important. I thought I would share some of my favorites, you might recognize them but it never hurts to be refreshed by words of wisdom:

~"Take a deep breath, it calms the mind."

~"Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful."

~"It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else."

~"Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple."

~"Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'"

~"Envy is a waste of time. You already have what you need."

~"If we all threw our problems into a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back."

~"No one is in charge of your happiness but you."

~"What other people think of you is none of your business."

And, at the end, "Friends are the family that we choose for ourselves." And how lucky we are to have this amazing opportunity. May peace surround you today and every day. I welcome your happy thoughts always. Thank you, dear friend, who shared this inspiration today...You will always be part of my chosen family.