LIFE LESSONS

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.
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I've learned that no matter how much I care some people just don't care back.
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I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
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I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
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I've learned that it's not what you have in your life, but whom you have in your life that counts.
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I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
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I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
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I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
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I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
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I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.
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I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
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I've learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
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I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
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I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other.
And, just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
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I’ve learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.
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I’ve learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt, and you will hurt in the process.
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I've learned that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.
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I've learned that heroes are people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
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I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you can’t.

HOROSCOPE

THE OX in the Year of the Ox:

......The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. As one might guess, such people are dependable, calm and modest. Like his animal namesake, the Ox is unswervingly patient, tireless in his work, and capable of enduring any amount of hardship without complaint

...... People born in this year are also said to be stubborn, narrow minded, and with low public relations skills.

.....Interesting combinations, I must say. These and lots more are sure in store for us in the Chinese Year of the Ox 2009. So let’s see what other things are coming for the Ox as well as those in the other animal year.

......Continuing with our discussion of the Ox, the male Ox can look forward to a better year in 2009 compared to their female counterpart, as far as the romance department is concern. The female Ox can only expect for short term romances, and she even have to take initiatives at times. On the other hand, with the star Tai Yin shining on them, which represents females with influence to help them out, the male Ox can expect to have better luck on love, and is likely to meet someone he likes.

......Aside from the love factor, Tai Yin is also known as a Star of Wealth which means that it can influence his luck on wealth positively. So if the male Ox is working under a female supervisor, he can expect more support and recognition, with a better chance of progress and development in career. But while Tai Yin signifies progress, it is slow yet steady. This means that the Ox should not be pushy or rush his way, if he does, his luck might go the other way.

.....Another lucky star shining on the Ox (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 2009) in 2009 is Guo Yin, which is an authority star is also known as the seal of the General. This can be interpreted that his progress and developments will be recognized and achieved with much authority.

......Unfortunately, unlucky stars are also shining upon the Ox. These stars are Guan Suo, Gou Shen, Di Sha and Tian Sha which could cause annoyance because of poor interpersonal relationships and some disputes. Guan Suo, for one, represents financial disputes and blackmailing. These unlucky stars can cause turbulence to the Ox’s otherwise beautiful career path for the

Year of the Ox 2009. It is advised that he should work on and improved his interpersonal relationships skill, as this is his weakest department, and the area he is likely to go wrong.

PISCEAN OX

.....Sensitivity influences the toughness of the Ox to produce a delicate personality, with unlimited creativity and perspicacity. Piscean Oxen are artistic and would rather work behind the scenes than be a visible member of the team.