45 rules of life

I got an email yesterday - supposedly written by Regina Brett of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio…….how true that is I am not sure – but I do like the email – 45 lessons of life. I have put in bold my favourites and my comments in Italics!! From now on I will try keep them all in mind as life goes on.


1. Life isn’t fair, but it's still good. And don’t I know it!! There are several things that have happened in my life that I have thought “why?” or “This isn’t fair” – but I do love my life and am very lucky to have what I have.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Its taken me a while to learn this, but its true. I just don’t waste my thoughts on them anymore.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it. Good Job!! Several times I have asked Him why and got angry at Him for things that have happened. But I know He forgives me for being angry with Him and I know He guides me in life.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present. If only it was that simple. I never asked for it to be like it has been. I have made my peace as far as I can and I know I can move forward. Maybe one day we call all make peace and move on together.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. I used to do this, but don’t anymore. I do what I want to in life….other people make their own decisions whether they are right or wrong!!! We are extremely happy & proud with our life & how much we have achieved, and know what we want to work towards in the future.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks. Certainly does…..one minute you’re going along then next minure BAM! Something happens which changes life forever – good & bad.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. Wonder what exactly this refers to??!! Suppose its definitely something I need to use over the next few months while I am decluttering our spare bedrooms and loft!!! – But everyone around me in my life are definitely useful, beautiful & joyful….what’s the point of having things in your life that make you sad or bring you down??
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger. Boy is this one true!!! Especially when it comes to my relationship with my fiancé. All that shit we went through for the first year of our relationship….well if we didn’t have true love, weren’t soulmates, weren’t meant to be then it would have “killed” our relationship…..but all the shit actually made us so bloody strong that we know that our relationship will survive anything.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer. Obviously there are some exceptions to this rule – after all you can’t always have what you want!!! – But I think of it more as follow your dreams, clamber the obstacles put in your way.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, and wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, and then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness, except you. Exactly!! Only I know (well and my fiancé ) knows what makes me happy ☺
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time. Sometimes it just takes a lot longer than you think it will.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. I know this in both cases!!! Good turning bad and bad turning good!!!!
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of whom God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do. Safe in the knowledge that God does love me, and He lets me make mistakes and learn from them, and then will guide me in the right direction
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative--dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable. And we intend on making sure that happens. Our children will only be spoilt with love, not material goods, but we will try to make sure they are happy and enjoy their life.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. I know I love…..I know I love my fiancé, my family, my friends and The Connection. I don’t always get to show it, but I know I love them.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. I am envious of others – I admit that – but then I look around at what I have… my health, my fiancé, my family, my friends, my home and so much more. I have dreams and I know that my dreams can become reality – I just have to work towards them
42. The best is yet to come. Life just keeps getting better!!! Always things coming up to surprise us and its bloody brilliant!!!!
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift We have each been blessed with life. Live to its fullest. Live, Love, Laugh and don’t take shit from anyone!