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Life...

Received an email from a friend recently. Found it interesting and decided to share it here.

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In April, Maya Angelou,

An American poet, historian, actress and an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement - was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.

Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. 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 then shared her wisdom:

'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 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 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.'

The Wise Woman's Stone

Recently, I found a book from the library. The name of the book is called: "The Secret Power of Yoga" (A woman's guide to the heart & spirit of the yoga sutras) by Nischala Joy Devi.

Still in the mist of reading it, but found this on the introduction page. Very interesting so decided to share it with everybody.

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The Wise Woman's Stone

A wise woman, who was traveling in the mountains, found a precious stone in a stream.
She reverently placed the gem in her bag.
The next day, she met another traveler, who was hungry.
The wise woman opened her bag to share her food.
The hungry traveler saw the precious stone in the wise woman's bag, admired it, ans asked the wise woman to give it to him.
The wise woman did so without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune.
He knew the jewel was worth enough to give him security for the rest of his life.
But a few days later he came back, searching for the wise woman.
When he found her, he returned the stone and said,
"I have been thinking. I know how valuable the stone is, but I would like to exchange it in the hope that you can give me something much more precious. If you can, teach me the secrets about the power you have within you, the power that enable you to, without hesitation, give me this precious stone."