| LIFE Learn to live simple, focusing on what's truly important Don't be afraid of your passion Don't answer the telephone during dinner Stop trying to please everybody. Start pleasing yourself Carve out an hour a day for solitude Set aside one day a week for rest and renewal For every "yes" let there be a "no" Don't squander precious resources, time, creative energy, emotion Allow an extra half-hour for everything you do Always carry something interesting to read Breathe deeply, and often Drink pure spring water - lots of it Always opt for comfort Cultivate gratitude Be instead of Do Exchange security for serenity Luxuriate in your senses If you don't love it, live without it Let Mother Nature nurture Go to bed at 9 o'clock twice a week Move, walk, dance, run, find a sport you enjoy Begin and end the day with prayer, meditation, reflection Strive for realistic deadlines Approach problems as challenges Nurture friendships Honor your aspirations Savor beauty Cherish your dreams Search for your Authentic self until you find it - Anonymous |