In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, 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 is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
"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 you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights" (I'd add a fourth: how he/she handles "the wait"...me? not so good right now)
"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 you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"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 people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
7 comments:
I agree that she is a very wise person to have even figured out these things before death. We would all go through life more gracefully if we focus on such simple principles.
I remember watching that show.
What an inspiration..
I just love Maya Angelou. I think that both she and Oprah are incredibly inspiring.
I love her!! She is the inspiration behind my daughter-to-be's name.
Maya Angelou has always been a source of inspiration to me; I am drawn to her by her quiet, spiritual strength.
Inspiring post, thanks.
Thrrrpt....right upside my head! Thanks, I needed the reminding.
I love her!!! I having been thinking a lot about growing old and how I want to live out my life as I age lately...those are wise words to live by.
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