I'm not usually one for "Gift Books" such as Life's Little Instruction Book, but this morning I was restless and started cleaning of all things. As I was sorting through a myriad of books on my bookshelves, I ran across a stack of these gift books that I had been given on occassions, such as my graduations, passing qualifying exams, etc. So, I flipped through them, and maybe it's just my mood, but I felt the need to share several of the snippets that particularly struck me this morning Or maybe I am just posting them as reminders of things I know but tend to forget when life gets too hectic and confusing:
There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to do. Ignore them.
Life will sometimes hand you a magical moment. Savor it.
Never laugh at anyone's dreams.
Life is a process. We are all works in progress--green tomatoes ripening on the windowsill of life.
If you want to do something and you feel in your bones that it's the right thing to do, do it. Intuition is often as important as the facts.
Remember the three Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.
Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it's the only way to live life completely.
Don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones.
Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different vies than you.
Remember that great love and great acheievements involve great risk
Spend your life lifting people up, not putting people down.
Remember that whats right isnt always popular, and whats popular isnt always right.
In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely.
Remember that ignorance is expensive.
Learn the rules. Then break some.
Encourage anyone who is trying to improve mentally, physically, or spiritually.
Remember that half the joy of achievement is in the anticipation.
Zayda posted on Jul 29, 2006
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hotaka said on Jul 29, 2006....
Sometimes I get tired of people sending me stuff like that to my email account but there are planty of good points there. I read them all and even though I already knew them I thought I should make a point of a few of them. Here on SoulCast we have the opportunity to follow those suggestions or chose to do the opposite. I am for following them. I hope lots of people read your post and take it in with a little self reflection. -
silverwhisper said on Jul 29, 2006....
i see that this time, rather than disseminating drive-by wisdom, you've opted to go for the artillery bombardment. :> ed -
Zayda said on Jul 29, 2006....
Artillery barrages are sometimes a good thing. And I was in a mood. :P -
silverwhisper said on Jul 29, 2006....
whaddaya mean, "was"? :D ed -
Zayda said on Jul 29, 2006....
[waves spork of doom in silver's general direction] Do NOT make me have to use this thing, hun. :D J. -
JadeLondon said on Jul 29, 2006....
Here's one I like: The heart has reasons which reason does not know. -
starlightstarbright said on Jul 29, 2006....
I love little books like that. I have one called "42 Gifts I'd Like to Give to You by Blue Mountain Arts. It is a book I truly cherish, and it helps you to see the brighter side of life! -
hotaka said on Jul 29, 2006....
Doh! Did I say "planty?" Must 'ave 'ad me green thumb stuck up me butt. Wait a minute. I don'ave a green thumb. No' anymore! -
hunter_boyce_chandler said on Jul 29, 2006....
Dr Z, You are good enough to give us a few original gems. What say you?? -
hunter_boyce_chandler said on Jul 30, 2006....
I just remembered one... Never sit nude on a King sized bed....because it makes your dick look small. -
Zayda said on Jul 30, 2006....
True peace is acheived only through understanding the demons that haunt the self.
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