1326Christabel Wood sent this SOTM in from Pittsburgh, PA, USA. She wrote: “My mum always told me this and, sadly, she was right. Life is far too short to waste your time around those who cause you pain. And at the end of the day, more often then not, they won't change.

"Not because they can't but because they won't. Live life to be happy. She's a wise woman. This picture was taken in my room as that's where I always end up pondering on my mum's words.”