inspired by this blog post based on robert's rules of order, i present my own 'rules of living,' gathered from 32 years on this planet and in no particular order:
1. always carry kleenex, mints and dental floss in your purse.
2. write thank-you notes. actual thank-you notes, not just e-cards.
3. take ten minutes a day to turn up the music and dance.
4. eat to nourish your body and spirit. don't scrimp for the sake of efficiency, but take the time to savor the process - from preparation to actual eating. don't worry about counting calories or proper intake from the food pyramid - eat good, delicious, healthy food for the well-being of your entire self.
5. cook to nourish others. don't just feed people - nourish them.
6. moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
7. be in awe at least once a day. be awashed by childlike wonder, like the first time you saw a rainbow after a rainstorm or came in contact with a puppy. let yourself be amazed by something, and dwell in that moment a little longer than you think necessary.
8. remember people's names when you meet them. or at least try really hard.
9. say "i love you" to the people you love. it's good for them to hear it, it's good for you to say it.
10. write things down when you think of it. you might forget it ten minutes later.
there are plenty more, but i think that's a good list for now.
as i round the corner into my second decade as an adult post-collegiate life, i'm sure there will be plenty more rules of living to be discovered...
cups of coffee: 2
mood: like sands in the hourglass....
2 comments:
Well... I'm not sure I understand #6, but I think that the rest of the list rings true of the way you live your life.
High praise from rooddog.
I really like your list. Can't believe I left Kleenex off mine.
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