His Answers

Come in,” God said. “So, you would like to interview me?”

“If you have the time,” I said.

God smiled and said, “My time is eternity and is enough to do everything; what questions do you have in mind to ask me?”

“What surprises you most about mankind?”

God answered —

“That they get bored of being children, are in a rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.

That they lose their health to make money and then lose their money to restore their health.

That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live neither for present nor future.

That they live as if they will never die, and they die as if they had never lived.”

God’s hands took mine and we were silent for while and then I asked, “As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”

God replied with a smile —

“To learn that they cannot make anyone love them. What they can do is to let themselves be loved.

To learn that what is most valuable is not what they have in their lives, but who they have in their lives.

To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others. All will be judged individually on their own merits, not as a group on a comparison basis!

To learn that a rich person is not the one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.

To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in persons we love, and that it takes many years to heal them.

To learn to forgive by practicing forgiveness.

To learn that there are persons that love them dearly, but simply do not know how to express or show their feelings.

To learn that money can buy everything but happiness.

To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it totally different.

To learn that true friend is someone who knows everything about them… and likes them anyway.

To learn that it is not always enough that they be forgiven by others, but that they have to forgive themselves.” I sat there for a while I thanked Him for His time and for all that He has done for me and my family, and He replied, “Anytime. I’m here 24 hours a day. All you have to do is ask for me, and I’ll answer.”

Practical know-hows for life

Things I wish I’d know before I went out into the real world

Any and all compliments can be handled by simply saying ‘Thank you’.

When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste.

Never continue dating anyone who is rude to the waiter.

If you tell a lie, don’t believe it deceives only the other person.

The five most essential words for a healthy, vital relationship: ‘I apologise’ and ‘You are right’.

Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. It’s easier to eat crow while it’s still warm.

The only really good advice that I remember my mother ever gave me was “Go! You might meet somebody!”

If she says that you are too good for him — believe her.

I’ve learned to pick my battles; I ask myself — Will this matter one year from now? How about one month? One week? One day?

At hard times I ask myself, “How do I feel? What do I want?” I use it whenever I’m at loss for words or thoughts.

Never pass up an opportunity to pee. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!

If you move far from your family when you’re young, consider choosing a career with an airline. You need to see your family will last a lifetime, as will your travel benefits.

Living well really is the best revenge. Being miserable because of a bad or former relationship just proves that the other person was right about you.

Be really nice to your friends because you never know when you are going to need them to empty your bed urinal and hold your hand.

Work is good but it’s not that important.

Never underestimate the kindness of your fellow man.

And finally… Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect, it just means you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.

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