It was Satine who once wrote, “Don’t stumble on what’s behind you.” So, true.

(Feel free to modify if I didn’t remember correctly)

"If someone shows you who they are, believe them." Maya Angelou

That is a good one. A variation (from Glenda maybe??): You don't have to attend every fight you're invited to.

A couple years ago, someone was dreading something -- a medical test, maybe? Someone's response was along the lines of: Maybe something is going on, maybe it isn't. But if there *is* something going on, you might as well face it/deal with it now.

"When you're running late, people pass the time by counting your faults." my mom.

You can be fully aware of all the facts and still be happy.

I like the one (as a born and raised worrier) goes something like..

Worrying doesn’t help tomorrow’s troubles, it just takes away today’s peace.

"Hard to loosen the noose when you tie the knots yourself" a variation of

Lucille's I think. My Mom said this a lot as a warning. ;)

When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

"Enjoy the pleasures of old age, as long as you are young"

(from an aphorist I knew)

As a teenager one of my brothers was headed for trouble and my dad taught us that it takes no time at all to lose your reputation and a long time to gain it back.

Something I passed onto my kids.

(my brother changed his friends)

And Lucille I agree, lots of wisdom here. One I always laugh about that I learned from here and have followed is "Not my circus, not my monkeys."

Michele wrote Worrying doesn’t help tomorrow’s troubles, it just takes away today’s peace.

The opposite of it is:

Don’t tell me worrying doesn’t help. Half the things I worry about never happen!

LOL "ain't that the truth".

Age is an issue of mind over matter.

If you don't mind it doesn't matter.

- Mark Twain

That’s a good one too!

“You have made your bed and must lie in it”

Oh, I misunderstood. I thought it was wisdom you learned here from another member Of the KT.

Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?

blfenton, I love the monkeys one. I've said it several times, to myself, never have gotten a chance to try it on anyone else. Plus sometimes I forget exactly how it goes. Thanks for posting it, I'm going to write it down this time.

Blfenton, ‘not my circus, not my monkeys’ was something we used to say to each other when I worked. Lots of dynamics among different people and organizations and sometimes my group just had to just step back. Still use it.

I love the monkey one also, have a friend who actually uses it.

I remember this from my grandmother "Thy friend hath a friend and thy friend's friend hath a friend. Be discreet."

Don't play the victim to circumstances you created.

It’s better to be safe than sorry.

I'm the one who posted the expression, "Just because someone throws the ball, doesn't mean you have to catch it". I told my children this all the time growing up and I have heard them explaining it to their children. It is a good reminded that you do not have to re-act to others bullying or anger. Just let it pass.

I don't like the word stupid but I seem to be saying it a lot lately so my favourite saying now is "stupid is as stupid does"

Thank you Elizabeth

If it decides to rain, let it.

No wise sayings from me, but I'm grateful to the KT people who raved about "Longmire" on Netflix and the series of books that inspired the show. Thanks to them, I'm on Season 5 of the show (love it!) and Book 1 of the series.

I always told my son this: Love is the only thing you have to give away to get more of.

I would tell my two, “What good could come out of it?” For examining your own intentions and those of others.

DS got into trouble with some 'new friends' over Halloween when he was a freshman in HS. They were picked up by the police. We hired a lawyer, whose first words to DS were, "Why are you hanging around with @ssholes?" (A blunt means of getting the attention of a boy regarding 'the company you keep'.)

I think of that 'a-word' when I see Trump and his circle of venal 'friends'. He discards one and picks up another of the same stripe.

I also think of the "a-word" when I see/hear Trump. But now I think more of the "m-word." M as in murderer. His lack of action and lack of leadership is killing Americans in this pandemic. And now he wants to take away the ACA in the middle of a pandemic? And we don't even know/understand the long term effects from Covid.

When it comes to preparing for life’s troubles, “carry an umbrella and hope it doesn’t rain”

My favorite, from Joan Rivers:

"If God had intended us to bend over and touch our toes he would have put diamonds on the floor."

Ha-ha. I always thought I was very 'fit' because it was easy for me to put my hands almost flat on the ground from a standing position. Then I realized I have short legs!

"Don't borrow trouble."

I remember what my Grandmother used to say when she saw some-one in a wheelchair or with crutches. " There but for the grace of God goes you or I". She said that to me often and it taught me a great deal of compassion and gratefulness.

I think it is Dr Phil that says "will this really matter in a week?, a month?, a year?" What ever time applies.

Not my circus, not my monkeys

P.S. Michael, you're quoting the only person I'd like to meet, outside the obvious, in the afterlife, Corrie ten Boom "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength."

P.S. Michael, you're quoting the only person I'd like to meet, outside the obvious, in the afterlife, Corrie ten Boom "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength."

Credit goes to Michele.

it was easy for me to put my hands almost flat on the ground from a standing position. Then I realized I have short legs!

I could do that too. I have short legs too (and short arms). sure couldn't do it now and probably not for several decades.

Be particular.

I tell my oldest granddaughter this all the time. It’s ‘our‘ little phrase and I sign off in letters with it.

Outside at first I thought I read be peculiar. That's probably more in keeping with my family.. we have peculiar ways.

Love all the words of wisdom.

The only thing I will add is that I am always saying to myself and my family is don't let it in when people say mean stuff.

What our medical expert Dr. Bonnie Henry here in BC is telling us during covid-19 is also to me pearls of wisdom. Besides the usual advice of wash our hands don't touch our faces and maintain physical and social distance: She is saying;

Be kind be calm and stay safe.

She is our Pearl of wisdom for covid 19.

Apparently she has been recognized here and across the border as well for her calm during the storm presentation. I'm very happy for her and she deserves it.

https://bccfp.bc.ca/about-us/news/dr-bonnie-henry-among-new-college-coin-recipients/

This is just one of her reports.

https://m.facebook.com/cheknews/videos/869102746916398/

This is the New York Times article.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/world/canada/bonnie-henry-british-columbia-coronavirus.html