... Growing up, Being successful?”
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Because I did, well maybe not that I thought about it exactly in those terms … but I did assume that most
things would go the way I had decided they should go – WRONG!
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First Lesson:
If it can go wrong it will!
“Well okay then. No worries. I’ll just start over and all will be as it should be” – WRONG!
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Second Lesson :
See first lesson in life!
“Alright. I’ve got it now. I know what to do.”
“I’m assuming that it is going to be a little harder perhaps, required a little more effort on my time.” – WRONG!
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Third Lesson:
Don’t ever take anything for granted or assume things, ever!
“So, it seems that almost everything I try seems to be turning out exactly the opposite of what I thought would happen!” – You are correct.
And beginning to learn life’s lessons.
Final lesson in life and the key to success:
Getting up
one more time
Than you fall down!
Regardless of how many times your fall!
Always!
Thank you for your visit I hope your week is a good one!
~ Penny
The Why About This 
I hard to learn the hard way that life is not easy. After many failures, I now find myself on track. 🙂 Thank you for reminder that nothing is ever taken for granted. 🙂
You’re welcome Celestine, as you say, we do tend to learn that one the “hard way”. It is a life learning lesson for us humans isn’t it! 🙂
You’re welcome Celestine, as you say, we do tend to learn that one the “hard way”. It is a life learning lesson for us humans isn’t it! 🙂
agreed with everything..especially about not assuming things..and the final one about getting up after every fall is a great lesson..an inspiring post.
Thanks Padmini, that one took me awhile to really understand, because sometimes getting back up is the hardest thing you’ll ever do!
you are right..but get up and be successful after the fall is also difficult..guess it depends on our talent and destiny
You’ve picked out some great pictures…I love your hunger for knowledge and finding peace within yourself and others. Excellent!
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I was born under the sign of “Murphy’s Law” LOL I learned early on that if your going to fall, fall face up it’s easier to get up again.
the sign of murphy’s law? I love it! lol
yep, murphys, black cloud whatever it sure has been my sign!
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Keeping me grounded in Penny Stylee, which i am ever so grateful for. Words to live by and yet another blogger award. Nice going!
I don’t think anything could keep you grounded SteJ, except a really good read! Or some excellent ale at the pub (no that wouldn’t work either you’d end up flying!) 🙂
High as a kite, if the kite is up in the air a good way.
A good place to be, all things considered! 🙂
Unless there is a tornado heading your way or a short sighted bird.
All valid points to consider (which we probably wouldn’t if we were, I mean you were higher than a kite)! 🙂
All excellent reminders in these life-lessons ~ thank you dearest friend. Love your photo… so deep in thought you appear to be … beautiful! xo ~RL
Yes from my business owner days Robyn, I didn’t smile much (At least that’s what I was told then – quite a bit actually! lol) Thank you for the lovely compliment, much appreciated from you, dearest friend! 🙂 xox
From very early on I knew that it was never going to be easy, but always felt it would be worth it. 🙂
An excellent approach to life LuAnn my friend! 🙂
Many years spent in IT taught your second favourite Elephant 3 things:
As you say above, anything that can go wrong will go wrong.
Anything that cannot go wrong will also go wrong.
When things go wrong, it will always be at the point of maximum disruption.
But you express it so much better!
AnElephantCant resist saying
To Penny whose blog always cheers
He just loves the pic
Of the sweet hippy chick
You have hardly aged in the past 100 or so years!
An elephantcan’t is toooooo kind! 🙂
…and, no matter what, keep that smile on!
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Have a great week dear!
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You also Marina, hope all is proceeding well? 🙂
Yes! …with a quicker pace! I think the poor brain’s working overtime! But all’s well and -even more important- according to plan!
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Excellent! On both accounts Marina, very happy for you my friend, I hope this week keeps going well for you ~ remember to take a few breaks! 🙂 xxx
…that’s a hard one! Once you switch on the auto-pilot, it’s hard to override the program!!!
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Yes, I know that feeling, great while it lasts – then go for it! With Gusto! 🙂
🙂 🙂 🙂
I’m sure you can hear me laughing!!!
Actually I think I can!!!!!! 🙂
Murphy’s Law has been my guiding light since… I can’t remember when, but you’re right, that’s no excuse not to keep trying. 😀
Yes indeed Murphy’s Law is indeed a guiding light isn’t it! And those darn ol’ rocky shores! 🙂
At least when something does go right it’s a pleasant surprise… right?
There is that! Yes, a nice happy one too when it occurs! 🙂
lol – ‘when’ being the operative word!
I have just nominated your awesome blog for the Beautiful Blogger Award 🙂
Have a look at http://mridubala.wordpress.com/2012/11/26/beautiful-blogger-award/
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Thank you Mridula. I appreciate your thinking of me for this award! Again my sincere thanks, Penny 🙂
🙂 U deserve it Penny
Thanks Mridula, 🙂
Those life lessons are so true, and given me my music for today 🙂
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I didn’t use the music as it was Tina Turner’s birthday.
As they said in Batman Begins… why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up… 🙂
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Well, I got my inspiration for catnip this morning from Serendipity…now I have a excellent posting that will be perfect to follow this one from you. Until tomorrow. . .
I’ll have to come see Sharla…hugs, sleep well tonight! xx
Once upon a time I actually did think that it would be easy. Silly me.
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Me also, yes, silly us. Hope you’re work week starts out well for you my friend! 🙂 xox