I’ve Learned by: Erik S. Chapman

I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life goes on, and it will be better tomorrow.

I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she deals with 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 as making a ‘life’.

I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.  

But if you focus on your family, friends, the needs of others, your work, and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel …..

Written by Erik S. Chapman who is on death row in San Quentin