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Ross

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Rules for being Human

1. You will receive a body. You may like it, or hate it, but it will be yours for the entire period this time around.

2. You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called life. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons, or think them irrelevant or stupid.

3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of trial and error and experimentation. The "failed" experiments are as much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately "works."

4. A lesson is repeated until learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can then go on to the next lesson.

5. Learning lessons does not end. There is no part of life that does not contain lessons. If you are alive, there are lessons to be learned.

6. "There" is no better place than "here." When your "there" has become a "here," you will simply obtain another "there" that will again, look better than "here."

7. Others are merely mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another person unless it reflects to you something you love or hate about yourself.

8. What you make of your life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours.

9. Your answers lie inside you. The answers to life's questions lie inside you. All you need to do is look, listen, and trust.

10. You will forget all of this.


~ Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. ~
 
That was nice, Ross!

That was nice, Ross!

Here?s something from long ago, I guess I ?found? it like everyone else who was looking for something in the 1970?s.

The Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste. Remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible and without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it it?s a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Marguerite
 
Ross - so true!
Marguerite - I love Desiderata, my parents had it on the wall in our study from as long ago as I can remember - it's a beautiful piece of writing.
Gemma.
 
Ross and Marg,

This week as I celebrate the beginning of my 51st year on the planet, it is good to be reminded how simple and wonderful life is. Thanks!
 
I think I'm going to print both pieces off and keep at school. I'll tape them to my computer and refer to them as I need to. They can be reminders of what's truly relevant in my life.
I am a person who needs reminders on a regular basis.
Thanks guys!
Mary
 
I remember The Desiderata well! It's been a long time since I read it. I too am going to print out that and the one Ross posted. Thanks guys! Yes, I too need reminders once in a while! :)
 
Can we add the slow dance??

Can we add the slow dance??

Ross, can we add Glenda's Slow Dance to this thread of yours?? Might become a nice collection all in one place. Thanks.

Marguerite
 
How about favorite quotes?

How about favorite quotes?

My 2...If you are going to dance, you have to pay the fiddler..(Many post-valvers have to find this out for themselves..like overdoing it..too soon :eek: :eek: .....Also, Housework makes you Ugly :p :p :p Bonnie
 
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