Happy Spring
everyone! Since this season is all about new growth, renewal, and fertility it’s
only fitting that I share a post that reflects the promise of better (and
brighter) days ahead. The following is taken from a Hallmark® birthday card I
received from my mom this year. Trust me it’s worth the read, and guaranteed to
put a smile on your face…
Trust your instincts. If it doesn’t
feel right, it probably isn’t…fun, tempting…maybe, but not right.
Remember your manners. It doesn’t cost
you anything, but speaks volumes about who you are. Having CLASS starts with
this.
Never let possessions “own” you. It’s just
STUFF! The most valuable things in life—friends, respect, love, knowledge—don’t
cost money… Hokey, but true.
Nurture your friendships. The investment
you make in true friends will pay huge dividends all your life—remember, you
can’t make an old friend.
Keep your hands clean. This is meant
both literally and figuratively… It will save you a lot of regrets later…
Believe in yourself. Another hokey
one, but you DO happen to be the only YOU in existence, and you’re also the
only person in the world who can TRULY hold you back in life…
Be grateful. Don’t waste all your todays in
anticipation of some grand tomorrow. NOW is all we’ve got. Live in it!
Treat others the way you want to be treated. Just because
you’re smarter or richer or prettier than someone else doesn’t mean you’re
BETTER. It just means you’ve been more blessed.
Always keep playing. Who says adults
have to give up toys? Keep the little kid inside you alive… it keeps your
imagination primed. Silly is good.
I’m kind of partial to the last one! Thanks a heap for reading my blog. If you have time, please
leave a comment and share some of the things that have made your life a little
better. Cheers and have a great week!
Great post, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! A great one to start off Spring! Cheers!
DeleteSuch perfect advice. As for keep playing, my husband and I laugh at that one. Our children range in age from 20 to my oldest stepson who is 45. And they still come our house to play. Cards, basketball, beanbag toss, ladder ball.... My husband needs a nap after they leave.
ReplyDeleteThought it was worth sharing, Susan! Naps are a good thing too! They rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul, so keep playing with your kids! Cheers!
DeleteLovely tips. To the last one, I say: my toys have simply changed from being action figures to being computers and gaming consoles.
ReplyDeleteBig girl toys! Brilliant, Dianna! Have fun and thanks for commenting!
DeleteGreat advice Sharon!! I love "you can’t make an old friend" :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Darlene! So true...unless you believe in reincarnation! Wink.
DeleteWonderful post. A certain singer wonders if he's now in the friend zone tho.
ReplyDeleteWell, like I said, Krysten - you can't make an old friend and he's been around for a long time! LOL! Cheers for your kind input!
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