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Valkahuna
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« on: September 13, 2011, 08:08:19 AM »

I ran across a document that I saved a long time ago. Seems to me the advice is more pertinent now than ever. Sorry if it's a bit long, but worthwhile the time to read it.  Smiley


1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God - He can take it.
9 Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
14 If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God
never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get
busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one
is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take "no"
for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years,
will this matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family
will.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you
did or didn't do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative! -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,
we'd grab ours back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2011, 08:44:44 AM »

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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2011, 09:00:32 AM »

Those are all good, I like the last one the best.

Kinda reminds me of the old story of a grandmother that always told the kids to "keep their fork" when she would start clearing the table after a meal. Then would tell them the best is yet to come....followed by some marvelous dessert. I've told my girls when I die I want to be buried with a fork in my hand.  cooldude
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2011, 10:03:25 AM »

Awesome!
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 11:19:29 AM »

Good words.

It appears those were compiled by Regina Brett, a 90 year old newspaper columnist from Cleveland, no doubt a very wise woman.
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2011, 11:41:11 AM »

Thats funny John. Since you probably want to be buried on your Valk, tell them to keep the fork away from the tank, to keep from scratching that paint job! 2funny Grin Cheesy

Those are all good, I like the last one the best.

Kinda reminds me of the old story of a grandmother that always told the kids to "keep their fork" when she would start clearing the table after a meal. Then would tell them the best is yet to come....followed by some marvelous dessert. I've told my girls when I die I want to be buried with a fork in my hand.  cooldude
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2011, 11:43:56 AM »

You never cease to amaze me! You are a walking fountain of knowledge! cooldude As I had said, they were not my words, just good words to live by. How'd you know who the author was?

(I just googled it, and of course you are right) cooldude

Good words.

It appears those were compiled by Regina Brett, a 90 year old newspaper columnist from Cleveland, no doubt a very wise woman.

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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2011, 12:14:17 PM »


My Dad told me not to do anything I wouldnt want him to see in tomorrow's paper.
That saved me many times.
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2011, 12:33:19 PM »

Good words to live by. In fact, excellent.

Another favorite of mine.  When riding on a nice day I always think of Psalm 118, v24.
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« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2011, 05:01:15 AM »

  I have two that I believe in.

   Do not explain, friends do not need it, enemies do not believe it!

   Seven words to live by.

  In their mind (his, her ) there is nothing wrong!

  Think about it, it sums up a lot. It has kept me out of many arguments.
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« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2011, 06:41:06 AM »

#4  cooldude
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