Instructions for Life

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 R’s:
•        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 relationship.
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. Live a good, honorable life.      Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.
11] A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
12] In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past.
13] Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
14] Be gentle with the earth.
15] Once a year, go to someplace you’ve never been