I was searching for something to write about this week and didn’t know what to write about? Nothing particular seemed to jump out. No exciting or exceptional firsts lived the past week. The ebbs and flow of life is sometimes like that. I was going to skip a week. I’m sure you would not have noticed. But by chance someone posted the written message above and it got me thinking. Dangerous:) It reminded me of a “Simple Formula for Living” that someone provided me that I would like to share…
Simple Formula for Living
Live beneath your means.
Return everything you borrow.
Stop blaming other people.
Admit it when you make a mistake.
Give clothes not worn to charity.
Do something nice & try not to get caught.
Listen More: talk less.
Every day take a 30 minute walk.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Be on time. Don’t make excuses.
Get organized.
Be kind to unkind people.
Let someone cut ahead of you in line.
Take time to be alone.
Cultivate good manners.
Be humble.
Realize and accept that life isn’t fair.
Know when to keep your mouth shut.
Go an entire day without criticizing anyone. (wouldn’t this be a great FIRST?)
Learn from the past. Plan for the future.
Live in the present.
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
It’s all small stuff.
So, I guess I did find a first to do. This is the first time I’ve done something like this in sharing some personal inspirations. I hope it helps in some small way. So, if you find yourself stuck – do a FIRST!