What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?

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Anonymous wrote:Everyone has different instincts. Some people wouldn't think twice about watching someone else in trouble if helping them meant taking some kind of risk for themselves; others couldn't live with themselves if they stood by and watched. I think we're born with these traits. I doubt they can be taught.

As an early childhood professional, I strive to awaken these traits that I believe children are born with.

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May he rest in peace. I would be proud if such a man was my grandfather, father or uncle. Wouldn't you?

What more do you want for yourself than to leave this world a better place?

[Anonymous]

Here's some advice-take nothing on DCUM very seriously-this site is rife with trolls-maybe not as malignant as the trolls mentioned in the NYT article but still-come here for amusement, not wisdom. PS- here's something I came up with on my own many years ago having to do with worry-In Ten Years, How Will This Affect You? EX-wearing sunscreen, exhibiting tolerance, loving your family-this will affect you in ten years. Asshole losers you encounter on a daily basis, parking tickets, bad drivers, poor restaurant service, not so much. Equilibrium is possible-are you a glass is half empty or a glass is half full person? You are responsible for your own happiness. Love yourself, love others, COEXIST, and realize how lucky you are. That's what helps me get through many Mondays.

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You want some good advice-don't shit where you eat.

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Anonymous wrote:You will love your children more than you love yourself or your husband.


Words from my mother. She is right.

That's just an advice.
It doesn't mean it's an universal truth.

If you love anyone more than yourself you'll suffer.

If I had to pick my child's life, or mine, which would I choose?
My child's of course.
And I'd "suffer" none.
On the other hand, if I had chose my life over my child's, I'd suffer until my last breath.
Is that just me?

It's really a silly comparison.

So, if there was a gun to you and your husbands head and someone had to get shot and you had to make the choice, who would it be?

I would not give up my life for my husband.

[Anonymous]

See?
That's why people think that parenting is painful and suffering.

The wisest person I've ever known said that we should love each other like we love ourselves.

Not more, not less.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You will love your children more than you love yourself or your husband.


Words from my mother. She is right.

That's just an advice.
It doesn't mean it's an universal truth.

If you love anyone more than yourself you'll suffer.

If I had to pick my child's life, or mine, which would I choose?
My child's of course.
And I'd "suffer" none.
On the other hand, if I had chose my life over my child's, I'd suffer until my last breath.
Is that just me?

It's really a silly comparison.

So, if there was a gun to you and your husbands head and someone had to get shot and you had to make the choice, who would it be?

I would not give up my life for my husband.

Me either. He has a bigger insurance policy, and I am better equipped to take care of the children.

[Anonymous]

Good all-purpose advice: Get some sleep -- things will look better in the morning.

[Anonymous]

Seriously: Never give anyone advice.

[Anonymous]

Say little, do much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Good all-purpose advice: Get some sleep -- things will look better in the morning.

And even if they don't, at least you'll be rested.

[Anonymous]

Smile and the world will smile back at you.

Ask for what you want.

Don't become an expert in something you don't want to do for a living.

Assume the best of other people, unless they've given you very good reason not to.

Fake it 'til you make it.

[Anonymous]

The best advice ever: when DCUM threads get to over 4 pages, stop reading.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You will love your children more than you love yourself or your husband.


Words from my mother. She is right.

That's just an advice.
It doesn't mean it's an universal truth.

If you love anyone more than yourself you'll suffer.

If I had to pick my child's life, or mine, which would I choose?
My child's of course.
And I'd "suffer" none.
On the other hand, if I had chose my life over my child's, I'd suffer until my last breath.
Is that just me?

It's really a silly comparison.

So, if there was a gun to you and your husbands head and someone had to get shot and you had to make the choice, who would it be?

I'd pretty much save any human life even if it meant giving up my own. That's what members of my family did in Poland during the Holocaust. It's what I come from.

Can you please post your contact info?

I used to be a heavy smoker and I might need a lung one day. Those are hard to come by.