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A great post x

Think u pretty much nailed it, Rawhead!
I would add, be lighthearted and have fun! I would like to be able to look back on my life, and say yeah, I had a great time while I was here, and did everything I wanted to, I’m happy to go now..!

–oh, and be kind to yourself. Most people are horrible to themselves in the privacy of their own heads, and this leads to all sorts of nastiness. Chill out and be nice to yourself - if you don’t, who will!

i would say accept fellow helpers advice as long as it is genuine and could make a difference. at least converse with them and figure out the best solution. don’t decline every idea just to appear hopeless. you have to take the initiative, we can only provide the route to travel.

Great post, and the list could go on, I would add: 1. Inform yourself before you take a stand. 2. Try to have an open mind and take the opposite perspective. 3. Minimize selfishness by acting on behalf of the Greater Good. Try to put another person before yourself at least 60% of the time, this may involve sacrificing your own needs to benefit a larger number of others. 4. Respect the planet, including all of its resources and living creatures. 5. Ask for help when you need it.

I would add, be sure that what you do in life is because you believe that what you are doing is right. Don’t simply follow the crowd just because they shout loudest.

Life is too short to dwell on what you didn’t do…what you couldn’t have. Spend your days wisely, you never know when today will be your last. Enjoy each moment, hold friends and loves one dear, and always speak and act with honor.

RawHead Rex wrote:
Dont keep such an open mind that your brains fall out.

That’s a good one. Its true, we shouldn’t be gullible or willing to believe anything, we should all be critical thinkers. But one of my favorite quotes is
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” We should always remember that life is very different for everyone, and everyone brings a unique perspective to the table, and maybe none of us are right or wrong, just different.