I thought I might share these thoughts with you They sure make sense to me.
I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R L I F E Dalai Lama
1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three Rs:
Respect for self
Respect for others and
Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll able to enjoy it a second time.
12. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
13.Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
14.Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
