I received this today from Margaret, thank you. Its odd that whilst we all know the following is true how many times do we give ourselves permission to forget and allow our conditioning to take over!

Instructions For Life

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Excerpts from his book Life’s Little Instruction Book

1. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. Never laugh at anyone’s dreams.
3. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it’s the only way to live life completely.
4. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
5. Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.
6. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
7. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
8. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
9. Remember that your character is your destiny.
10. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
11. Spend some time alone every day.
12. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each other is greater than your need for each other.
13. Pray. There’s immeasurable power in it.
14. At least once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
15. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.
16. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
17. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
18. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

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