Life's Little Instructions

2013

A New Year ... A New Beginning 

At my meeting today, a flyer was sitting at our table titled, "2013 - A New Year ... A New Beginning".  

Below is what it read:

  

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated 

Watch a sunrise at least once a year

Never refuse homemade brownies

Plant a tree on your birthday

Learn three clean jokes

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full

Compliment three people everyday

Sing in the shower

Keep it simple

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them

Leave everything a litter better than you found it

Think big thoughts but relish in small pleasures

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know

Never leave the toilet seat up

Floss your teeth

Ask for a raise when you feel like you've earned it

Be forgiving of yourself and others

Overtip a waitress

Say "thank you" and "please" a lot

Buy whatever kids are selling in their front yards

Wear polished shoes

Avoid negative people

Remember other people's birthdays

Commit yourself to constant improvement

Carry jumper cables in your trunk

Have a firm handshake

Sent lots of Valentine cards - sign them, "someone thinks you're really wonderful"

Stop blaming others and take responsibility for every area of your life

Look people in the eye

Strive for excellence, not perfection

Be the first to say, "hello"

Use the good silver

Return all the things you borrow

Make new friends, but cherish the old ones

Keep secrets

Plant flowers every spring

Have a dog

Always accept an outstretched hand

Wave at school kids on school buses

Be there when people need you

Fill a stranger's expired meters

Don't expect life to be fair

Never underestimate the power of love

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation

Don't be afraid to say, "I made a mistake"

Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know"

Compliment even small improvements

Always keep your promises

Marry only for love

Rekindle old friendships

Call your mother

I thought this was too sweet not to post for everyone to read.  

This is a new year and a new beginning for everyone.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2013!

Until next time...