I've always admired people who have managed to get that
"it's great to be alive" feeling and to maintain it. I decided that it was
all a matter of perspecitve. You can live life being happy and somewhat
content, or you can be miserable and mourn those things you DON'T have.
These folks seem to be alive, I mean TRULY alive as opposed to existing.
I've decided that I want to spend the rest of my life
LIVING, and not existing. So often we single people tend to think that we
have to wait on a mate before we start living life. I think that is a
crime. If everything that they've taught us about Heaven is true, then
this is the ONLY chance we're gonna have to occupy this planet. When we
die, that will be it. IF that is true, then I want to make THIS LIFE count
as much as possible. If we get another chance at life on earth, then we've lost nothing by making this shot at life as much fun and action packed as possible. Life should be LIVED!
These are the rules I am going to attempt to live by. They
are subject to change, as I learn more and see fit to readjust my
philosophy.
1. Don't do anything that you'll regret
watching on video at a later time. What if your life really DOES flash
before your eyes when you die?
2. Be kind. It doesn't cost a thing to be
nice to people, so why not be nice when you can?
3. Look people in the eye when you speak
to them, and most especially when you apologize to them. It says much
about your character to be able to do so.
4. Great love and great achievements
involve great risk. And remember: Not getting what you want is sometimes a
GREAT stroke of luck.
5. Pray. There is immesurable power in it.
6. Learn to read between the lines and to
listen and watch for the signs you are given. There are always signs. We
don't always see them.
7. Embrace change, but never let go of
your values. Your values and your character are your destiny. Take care to
preserve them.
8. Learn to listen to your inner voice. It knows plenty.
9. When someone's words and actions don't seem to match, I've found the actions to be the more accurate
indicator of the truth.
10. Be kind to yourself. If you aren't, why should anyone else be kind to you? And besides, someone is watching you, like your child.
11. God knows more than you do, no matter how hard you try to convince yourself otherwise.
12. Forgiveness is a valuable tool to keep in your toolbelt. Hatred for someone doesn't hurt them, it only causes YOU pain. Let go of the
negative feelings as soon as you are able.
13. Mean what you say and say what you mean.
14. Some people exist. Don't waste your life existing. LIVE!
That's just the first set. I am sure I'll have more as I
learn what it takes to live life to the fullest.
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