I experienced a hard lesson yesterday. It wasn’t something I was expecting, but in the long run I know it will bring a positive change to my life. Life changes are always difficult but inevitably we find that change brings about something better.
In thinking about what transpired, I realized that life doesn’t come with an instruction manual. That’s fine with me because I’ve never had the patience or ability to read and utilize instruction manuals (that’s why I have boys!). So, here are some “instructions” that I try to use in my life, that I will look for in a partner and will encourage in my children:
- Be the most positive and happy person you know (who doesn’t love being around truly positive people?);
- Never waste the opportunity to tell someone you love them (in my book, you can never say it enough!);
- Don’t expect life to be fair (you will only be disappointed if you do);
- Avoid negative, angry people (they will take more than they give);
- Marry only for love (this is a given);
- Be there when people need you (it is an amazing gesture);
- Commit yourself to constant improvement (this is not just in one area – this is in life, love and work);
- Take responsibility for every area of your life (it is no one else’s responsibility but yours);
- Don’t be afraid to say “I’m sorry” or “It was my fault” (intellectually honest people like this are hard to come by … be one of them);
- Have a firm handshake (it shows that you are committed to the encounter);
- Forgive yourself and those around you (a total must);
- Never, ever underestimate the power of love (there is nothing more true or powerful than this statement).
Off to 6 a.m. yoga! Enjoy and have a great day!
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