Life Rules

I was talking to a friend recently and in the course of the conversation said, "It's one of my rules for life." I found myself thinking about that statement after our conversation ended and I wondered how many of us have rules for life. I'm guessing all of us. But how many of us have actually thought about what those rules are, or taken the time to make the list real instead of just storing it in our head?

I do not claim to have life figured out, nor do I claim to live by my rules every single minute of every single day (isn't it the rule that rules are made to be broken sometimes?). Still, I have some general philosophies that I think I adhere to pretty well. The following are just some of my rules. How does my list compare to yours?

Celebrate small wins... doing so means life will always be going your way

Care deeply... despite the risk

Forgive quickly... no matter how hard it is

Hug... a lot

Sing loudly... even if you're off-key or flat

Recognize the blessings of simplicity... then even the most basic things will bring you joy

Don't be scared to say what you think and feel... it's the only way people will truly know you

Remember peace, joy, faith, hope, and love... these five things are all you really need

Accept others as they are... there is always a reason for why people are the way they are

Cherish family... no matter what

Trust in God... always

Love!

~g