I saw this on a friend's FB and wanted to share -- but thought the title "Rules for Everyone" sounded a bit offensive. Don't we have enough rules already?
Send Thank You cards for every act of hospitality -- except another Thank You card.
Travel light through life. Keep only what you need.
That little piece of chocolate won't kill you - everything in moderation.
It's okay to cry when you're hurt. It's also okay to smash things, but wash your face, clean your mess, and get up off the floor when you done. You don't belong down there.
If you're going to curse, be clever. If you're going to curse in public, know your audience.
Seek out the people and places that resonate with your soul.
Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
5-second rule: It's just dirt. There are worse things in a fast food cheeseburger.
Happiness is not a permanent state. Wholeness is. Don't confuse the two.
Be a good guest and leave it as you found it.
Never walk through an alley.
Be less sugar, more spice, and only as nice as you're able without compromise yourself.
Can't is a cop-out. Don't want to is perfectly acceptable.
Hold your heroes to a high standard. Be your own hero.
If you can't smile with your eyes, don't smile. Insincerity is nothing to aspire to.
Never lie to yourself.
Your body, your rules.
If you have an opinion, you better know why.
Study your curiosities and practice your passions.
Ask for what you want.
Wish on stars and dandelions, then get to work.
Don't skimp on good sheets.
Fall in love often. Particularly with ideas, art, music, literature, food and far-off places.
Fall hard and forever in love with nothing but yourself.
Say "Please", "Thank You" and "Pardon Me" whenever the situation warrants it.
Reserve "I'm sorry" for when you truly are.
Naps are for grown-ups, too.
Question everything except your own intuition.
You have enough. You are enough.
Hugs,
Myra


This is awesome Myra and all so true!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martha ... just wish I'd authored it!
DeleteI like the one if you have an opinion you better know why. I found that to be so true this past election year :) All good things to try to do in life but I agree not necessarily "rules." Thanks for sharing and have a great Sunday!
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That one was in my Top 3!
DeleteI like the one "Don't skimp on good sheets." I learned that years ago, and I still love the feel of them.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm ...Perhaps I should treat myself.
DeleteThank you for these wonderful suggestions, Mevely. So true and practical.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you, Victor! Blessings.
DeleteI agree that we are already inundated with far too many rules, these suggestions should be considered food for thought. There are a lot of good things on this list.
ReplyDelete"Travel light through life, keep only what you need" is the best advice - a sannyasin and yogi philosophy.
Never discount yourself, value your God-given intuition, use extreme caution when it comes to being influenced by others (my personal philosophy).
The intuition one was my favorite. Love the way in which you've 'fleshed it out.'
DeleteI enjoyed reading these. I think "Can't is a cop-out..." is my favorite. Enjoy your week.💖
ReplyDeleteHow neat (that) different bullet points resonate with each of us!
DeleteHi, Negative Nellie here.. ha ha.. these are great, at least some of them are..
ReplyDelete1st the little piece of chocolate WILL kill me.. I suffer from sugar addiction, 4 years now of no sweets and one little piece of chocolate would throw me back where i was.
Can't is not always a cop out... as in I can't reach the box on the top shelf. Truly! I want to but I can't. The 90 pound crate in the bedroom that i want GONE, I can't move it. really I can't. now Bob is another thing. He CAN he just doesn't want to.
Now about the rest. Right ON! see I wasn't THAT negative today... i am not overly fond of postive people...😁😁😁
Ha! You'd make an excellent trial attorney.
DeleteLove these...I think the one that got to me was "If you can't smile with your eyes, don't smile..." especially in this age of masks...I find myself making sure that I smile with my eyes since no one can see my smile anymore, nor can I see theirs. We need to sincerely smile with our eyes as much as possible as we all need more smiles in our days...
ReplyDeleteAmen! Insincerity's one of my biggest pet-peeves.
DeleteWhat a fantastic list, Myra! However, I think I would say fall hard in love with God, and all else will follow.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Yes, that's perfect!
DeleteAmen, Myra. smiles
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday, Linda!
DeleteI love your list, especially the one about adults take naps too. Always do take a nap daily, they refresh like nothing else can do.
ReplyDeleteMe, too! (Naps, that is.) Just wish I'd written these.
DeleteI read the list. I like being reminded of good sense. I guess I usually 'pick' favorite sayings and quotes from articles and blogs. This is what rang my bell:
ReplyDeleteHappiness is not a permanent state. Wholeness is. Don't confuse the two...
Good read sweet lady, BE safe and try to be good, Tom is watching!
Sherry & jack in a cool Florida.
I'm TRYING. The one you've cited is something that gave me pause.
DeleteYes! Great advice for life! I can't pick just one to write about here. They are all great! xo
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteThat's excellent advice!
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question about don't we have enough rules. Apparently not. And we don't enforce the ones we do have. The things that are going on in our world right now is proof of that.
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