Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Blueprint For Living

I loved this post by Megan Zehnder on Care2. She titled it Ten Ways to Leave the World a Little Better. Don't worry, there's nothing in it about vegetarianism or the environment. It's actually people-related and I like it a lot. Below are her ten tips.


Share. Yes, share the cookies and the toys, but also share your experiences, your fears, your accomplishments your love and your heart. Others will benefit from what you have learned.

Play Fair. Remain honest and tell the truth. Seek opportunities for mutual gain with the people in your life. Lift others up and be mindful of their needs as well as your own.

Don’t Hit. Violence and aggression are only temporary measures to get someone’s attention and obedience. True and lasting respect is earned by listening and responding appropriately. None of us have the right to force our will upon someone else’s.

Care More. Respect what belongs to others. Care for the things you have in your life and watch them continue to grow and flourish.

Make Your Own Bed. Take 100 percent responsibility for your actions. We are responsible for the decisions we make and we are accountable to our family and friends for our words and deeds.

Show Respect. Honor the boundaries set by others. Don’t claim ideas or thoughts that are not your own. Allow love to happen naturally. If it goes away, don’t grasp it so tightly you damage, or kill its spirit or potential to love again.

Say You’re Sorry. Be humble and show regret when appropriate. Ask for forgiveness and allow your soul to be cleansed by the healing it offers.

Allow Self-Care. Take good care of yourself. Fill yourself up with what gives you the most energy and the most passion. Self-care is just as important as caring for everyone else in your life — you are just as worthy to receive the warmth it provides.

Live a Balanced Life. Work hard and play hard, too. Follow your heart’s desire while you provide the basic necessities.

Stick Together. Life is meant to be shared. You have the responsibility to watch over others and to help keep them warm and safe. The human bond, the human connection, requires this from us.

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