Go deep. Listen. Forgive. Be humble. Give credit where credit is due. Seek peace. Seek truth. Seek balance. Unplug. Spend time with the elderly. Trust, but verify. Be careful who you share your dreams and secrets with. Decentralize your life. Read books. Always have a Plan B. Have zero expectations of others. Cultivate happiness. Be kind always, especially to yourself. Get out of your own way. Meditate. Accept sincere compliments. Hug hard. Admit mistakes. Be here. Get to know yourself.
Talk to animals. Reconnect with joy. Open your mind. Face your fears regularly. Under promise, over deliver. Don’t compare yourself with others. Stop being so damned serious. Open your heart. Agree to disagree. Care. Have a drink in an unfamiliar bar in the middle of the afternoon.
Take calculated risks. Sleep well. Buy Bitcoin. Don’t keep your Bitcoin on an exchange. Live simply. People and experience over things always. Stay curious. Breathe deeply. Give sincere compliments. Be comfortable spending time alone. Prepare for your future early. Be frugal. Travel. Pay attention. Celebrate victories (no matter how small.) Have hope. Learn a few jokes. Say I love you. Sing karaoke. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, learn from them. Ask for help when you need it. Remember, small minds gossip. Walk in the woods. Trust your instincts. Call an old friend. Listen to podcasts and audiobooks when exercising.
Learn another language. Buy the best quality you can afford, it’s always less expensive in the end. Watch comedies. Keep in mind everyone is struggling. Resist the poison of pessimism. Skip the news. Think critically. Don’t procrastinate. Learn to see both sides. Take care of your stuff. Keep your inner circle small. Invest in yourself. Keep a journal or write a blog, regularly. Buy an ultrasonic toothbrush. Take care of the planet. Remember bad choices have grave consequences but good choices pay dividends. Reward yourself. Police your thoughts, they become your reality. Try new things. Never grow up. You are capable of much more than than you realize. When you feel sad or stuck, don't get discouraged just remember something has to change. Don’t be hypocritical. Remember, life is short.
Call others out on their bad behavior. Stand up for the weak. Expect others’ full attention. Learn to code. Determine when it’s best to move on. Take a deep breath. Believe in karma. Move your body. Try qigong. Have a hobby. Get comfortable speaking in front of others. Put down your damn phone. Be here now. Be generous.
Pay attention to children, they’re often wiser than you think. Focus on gratitude. Be engaged in government. Cook for yourself. Grow a garden. Look at the stars. Vote and know the candidates’ platforms. Have at least one true friend. Know your worth. Spend time with people who see the world a different way. Don’t blindly follow. Try THC at least once. Be skeptical of politicians’ promises. Carry a small Swiss Army knife. Learn how to defend yourself. Know how to change a flat tire. Look people in the eye. Perfect a firm handshake. Realize no one sees the world the exact same way as you. Say hello to strangers. Master small talk. Do push-ups every day. Own at least one nice suit. Pay attention to your posture. Think outside of the box. Expect abundance. Work smart.
Cherish life. Don’t give a flying f*ck what other people think of you. Be better every day. Don’t bullshit yourself. Get good haircuts. Take care of your health as if your life depended on it. Don’t fall for fad diets.
Cultivate good habits. Relax. You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with, be choosy. Drink green tea. Learn how to play chess. We all come with an expiration date, don’t waste your time worrying. Stay calm during times of adversity. Believe in good luck. Admit you don’t know it all. Smile. Know the difference between wants and needs. Defer gratification but not joy. Avoid as much debt as you can. Never allow someone to mistreat you twice. Learn the meanings of the words narcissist, psychopath, and sociopath, commit those definitions to memory, and know how to spot their traits. Practice moderation.
Don’t rely on others for your joy. Limit processed sugar intake. Set goals and have a plan. Don't be afraid to start again from scratch. Don’t overthink. Have multiple income streams. Follow your dreams. Make time for yourself. Tread lightly, love deeply. Remember the truth is often found between the two extremes. We all have seeds of good and bad in us, it’s up to us which ones we water. Be a good neighbor. You can’t change people, they have to change themselves. There are no coincidences. Set boundaries and priorities. Focus. Not everyone is your friend, few wish you harm, many are just indifferent.
Pull your own weight. Keep promises. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Pay attention to your dreams. Take nothing for granted. Make time for those you love, you never know when they’ll be snatched away. Show up a little early. Don’t be a slave to your brain chemicals. Give second chances but not thirds. Broken people will try to break you. Life will rise or fall based on your expectations. Know that no one has it all figured out. Learn what brings you lasting happiness. Study the cycles of the past so you can predict the future. Stand for something. Create awesome memories, they will be all you have some day. Take good care of each other because we’re all in this together.
Be well and make the most of this day.
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I feel like there was a really really big breath at the end of all of that! Great stuff! I actually need a few of those to camp inside my head right now. As I said, it's been a crazy week. I hope that eventually I will be able to write about it here on HIVE. It's the good kind of crazy, but still crazy nonetheless!
Haha, it's a lot. Thank you! Whatever it is I hope you can set it aside and enjoy the weekend. Our move date was delayed by a week so the week of Thanksgiving is going to be a vortex of activity.
Oh gosh, that is horrible! I am sorry to hear that! I hope everything else goes smoothly for you! It's been a really great weekend so far thanks!
Many of the words written here are part of the philosophy of life, but it is a pity that we often do not put them into practice and do not make them a rule of our actions.
There was an actor from the Czech Republic who said a phrase that can summarize part of your publication: "The more I know men the more I love my dog".
Happy journey.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers and best regards.
You're right, it's the putting into practice that's the hardest part. I really like that quote but I didn't know the origin story of it! It's true. I would trust a dog much more quickly than I would a human. Dogs don't have hidden agendas (except for food). : ) Thank you!
Hmmm. I played around, jumping from line to line before I read the whole thing, just catching snippets, seeing what grabbed my attention. Kept me smiling throughout. It's a condensed "how to live well" for really busy people. I love this.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! : )
How are you, dear friend @ericvancewalton? Good afternoon.
What an interesting post, wise words; just half of the words you say, if we put them into practice, would undoubtedly change our lives significantly.
Thank you very much.
Hello! This was one of those weeks that I'm glad is done. I hope yours was good! Remember this stuff and then putting it into practice really is the challenging part. Thank you my friend!
Wow, I think this is the perfect guide to living a better life. 😊 Thank you so much!🙏
Thank you!
I would simply sum this post up as a nugget of wisdom.
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
Really good advice in life. Thanks Eric. Your writing adds insight to my thinking.
Thank you, Eliana! So glad you enjoyed it!
Many of the tips I have put into practice, others I think I should. I would add getting some sun daily, drinking plenty of water, saying “I don't know” without fear, breathing, walking barefoot, learning a poem by heart (at least one), listening to music, dancing, (even if you dance badly), bathing in the rain from time to time. Drink a glass of wine daily (resveratrol is a good antioxidant) or a beer ;). In short: Have fun and try to always sow spring in us. Have a nice Saturday, my friend
It's so great to utter those words, "I don't know" and not feel the pressure of not having all of the answers. The older I get, the less I know! : ) All of your suggestions are good additions to the list! Fun is so important, we're only here for a very short time in grand scheme of things. I hope you enjoyed your weekend Nancy! Thank you!
We can learn a lot from poetry. It is a fact that if we think and act on certain things that are true in life, then our life becomes easier. We should think that in life we can get things only by hard work. When we work hard, there will come a time when we will be able to buy everything we want.
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Almost everything what a human should do and not to do, seems to cover this article. When I read this, I became determined to execute some, probably it may happen one day. Nice one, friend.
Shoo Eric, this is quite a blog, a classic guide on how to live a life fulfilled! Words of wisdom that speak of the man I've come to know here!
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