Don' break the elastic

I was sent this today in an e-mail, I'm pretty sure I've seen it before. But I took the time to read it properly and thought what was said was so simple and yet so meaningful, I felt like sharing it:



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'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 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.'



To be sure that it was at least someway authentic I did a Google search on Maya Angelou and found her Official site

The e-mail included this also :
Please send this to five phenomenal women today... and back to me if you think i'm one also.
If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another woman's self-esteem..
If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!
Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking....I sent it to a lot of special women I care for.

So I thought I would pass it on big time, no chance of my elastic breakin' now!

If you achieve nothing else today, at least be a little inspired, have a great day.

I think a trip to the library could be in order I think I may like to do some reading.