Lessons I have Learned – Joe McVeigh

 

 

1. Treat people- especially women- with Respect and you will be happy

 2. Work every day for a just world where every human being is valued and respected

 3. Care for Creation/the Environment as people did long before Christianity

 4. Nurture the Spirit within and always remember you are on a journey. Silence is important for growth

 5. Read books, listen to Music, learn to play an instrument or to dance, games like Chess

 6. Learn our native Irish language by speaking a bit every day and also learn another language

 7. Learn about our past in Ireland

 8. Travel to different places

 9. Eat well, drink more water and less alcohol, Sleep well and Walk a bit every day 

10. Cry when you must, laugh when you can, always forgive and enjoy your life 

 
 

7 Responses to Lessons I have Learned – Joe McVeigh

  1. Kieran McCarthy August 21, 2026 at 8:51 am #

    The perfect recipe for a good life Joe!

  2. Joe McVeigh August 21, 2026 at 9:33 am #

    Thank you Kieran!

  3. Eugene August 21, 2026 at 9:58 am #

    Beautiful thoughts for a Friday. I wish I could do the last one a bit more.

    (from Eugene – formerly ‘Eugene57’)

    • Joe McVeigh August 21, 2026 at 6:09 pm #

      Thank you Eugene.

    • Joe McVeigh August 21, 2026 at 6:10 pm #

      Thank you Eugene. None of us is perfect!

  4. Another Jude August 21, 2026 at 11:10 am #

    Can’t argue with any of those!

    • Joe McVeigh August 21, 2026 at 6:14 pm #

      Thank you Another Jude Always enjoy your comments