Wednesday's Wisdom....

The passage below was a "forward" I received from a family member on New Year's Day, way back in 2001.  The chain seemed to have started with someone called "Serial Quilter" on December 2, 2000.  Today seems a good time to pass it along.  "Food for thought", as they say.

"The following is something to make us stop and think.  Take this quiz:

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.  There are no second-rate achievers. they are the best in their fields.  But the applause dies.  Awards (?).  Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are often buried with their owners.  

Here's another quiz.  See how you do on this one:

1.  List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2.  Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3.  Name five people who taught you something worthwhile.

4.  Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5.  Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

6.  Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.

Easier? The lesson? The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.  They are the ones who care.

Facts of Life:

 1.  At least 5 people in this world love  you so much they would die for you.

 2.  At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.

 3.  The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.

 4.  A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.

 5.  Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.

 6.  You mean the world to someone.

 7.  If not for you, someone may not be living.

 8.  You are special and unique.

 9.  Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.

10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.

11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you must likely turned your             back on the world.

12. When you think  you have no chance of getting what you want, your probably won't get it. But if         you believe in yourself, you probably, sooner or later, will get it.

13. Always remember compliments you received.  Forget about the rude remarks.

14. Always tell someone who you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.

15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they're great!!"