Herewith, then, are the lights I look for and the signals I heed:
-- Love God more than you fear hell.
-- Once a week, let a child take you on a walk.
-- Make major decisions in a cemetery.
-- When no one is watching, live as if someone is.
-- Succeed at home first.
-- Don't spend tomorrow's money today.
-- Pray twice as much as you fret.
-- Listen twice as much as you speak.
-- Only harbor a grudge when God does.
-- Never outgrow your love of sunsets.
-- Treat people like angels; you will meet some and help make some.
-- 'Tis wiser to err on the side of generosity than on the side of scrutiny.
-- God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same.
-- When you can't trace God's hand, trust his heart.
-- Toot your own horn and the notes will be flat.
-- Don't feel guilty for God's goodness.
-- The book of life is lived in chapters, so know your page number.
-- Never let the important be the victim of the trivial.
-- Live your liturgy.
To sum it all up: Approach life like a voyage on a schooner. Enjoy the view. Explore the vessel. Make friends with the captain. Fish a little. And then get off when you get home.
Have a joy-filled day.
6 comments:
Listen twice as much as you speak..how the hell does that work??
I like the schooner analogy. Very good information.
Very good words to live by, do you mind if I print them off? Thanks for the thoughts and comments
I love this list! And the schooner analogy... I hope that the vessel never hits the shores, but continues to tack to find the new beautiful breezes to carry us onward... :)
Ditto - loved this.
Thanks!
Make major decisions in a cemetery. I really like this one!
Great list.
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