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No longer on the river and, again, an empty nester. Back to living on Fleming Island and making some more friends!

Saturday, February 23, 2013

From my friend, Linda M.

                  20 Pieces of Advice

1. Walk 10 to 30 minutes each day, smiling while you do so!

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day, locked away if need be

3. Listen to good music every day; it is true food for the spirit

4. Set a goal for yourself each morning when you awaken

5. Live your life with the 3 E's: Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy

6. Play more games than you did last year

7. Read more books than you did last year

8. Look at the sky at least once each day and realize what a magnificent world you live in

9.  Dream more in your waking hours

10.  Eat more natural foods than manufactured ones

11.  Eat berries, nuts, and drink green tea, plus lots of water and a glass of wine each day 

12.  Try each day to make at least three people smile

13.  Eliminate disorder in your home, your car, and your desk, and let new energy flow into your life

14.  Don't waste your precious time gossiping or regretting the past or in negative thoughts, or in worrying about things beyond your control. Better to convert your energy in that which is positive in the present.

15.  Realize that life is a school and that you are here to learn. Problems are life's lessons from which you learn.

16.  Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a beggar.

17.  Smile and laugh more

18. Do not miss an opportunity to hug somebody you appeciate

19.  Life is too short to waste it by hating someone

20.  Don't take yourself too seriously---no one else does!

There are 20 more to come, but this has to be digested in smaller bites. Some of these are really great ideas---worthy of consideration and implementation! Can you guess which ones are my favorites and which ones apply to me? (one mentions my desk!!!)