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To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best to make you like everybody else is to fight the hardest battle you can fight--but never stop fighting! E.E. Cummings


Friday, November 18, 2011

Words of Wisdom

          WORDS OF WISDOM


        Laugh from the toes up

      Take time for yourself

Give handmade birthday cards

       Lie in a field and watch the clouds

      Shovel someone else’s sidewalk

      Feed the birds

       Seek the wisdom of older people


     Use only one parking stall at a time (either for a car or a bike!)

     Howl, even if the moon isn’t full

     Eat dessert first

    Phone someone for no reason


    Focus on people’s good points

    Never stop learning

      Be known as the one who always gets things done

     Make someone’s day

    Listen to the quiet

    Instead of making promises, make commitments

     Be proud of your accomplishments


      Never refuse homemade food


      Be spontaneous

      Make the most of the weather

    Exercise your body and mind

     Get involved – volunteer

      Start your day with a smile


     Make memories

       Count your blessings

      Give flowers to someone for no reason

     Return borrowed books and items

      Laugh at yourself


      Listen to a child

      Watch a sunrise; share a sunset


     Leave the toilet seat down

      Think big and relish small pleasures

      Remember other people’s birthdays

       Be the first to say “Hello”

      Enjoy the moment


     Eat by candlelight

      Believe in yourself and others

       Always say “Please” and “Thank you”

      Admit your mistakes

     Surround yourself with positive people


      Give compliments often

      Look for opportunities, not guarantees

      Celebrate life

     Give credit where credit is due

     Influence by example

      Be patient

       Hug your computer




      Look for shooting stars

     Smile at a stranger

      Initiate change and changes

      Be your own best friend

     Plant a tree, flowers or vegetables


    Tell those you love that you do

       Leave things a little better than you found them

      Be forgiving of yourself and others

      Never hesitate to say “I don’t know”

       Make new friends but cherish old ones


     Always accept an outstretched hand

      Strive for excellence, not perfection

     Give your enthusiasm to everyone

     Eat an ice cream cone from the bottom


       Treat others as you would like to be treated

       Have fun and do what you love

      Spend time with friends

       Be kind to yourself and others

Blessings to you all!!


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