Pia 0 #1 October 20, 2003 Don't date because you are desperate. Don't marry because you are miserable. Don't have kids because you think your genes are superior. Don't separate because you think it's fashionable. Don't drink because you have troubles. Don't gamble because you think winning is inevitable. Don't philander because you think you are irresistible. Don't associate with people you can't trust. Don't cheat. Don't lie. Don't pretend. Don't dictate because you are smarter. Don't demand because you are stronger. Don't sleep around because you think you are old enough and know better. Don't hurt your kids because loving them is harder. Don't sell yourself, your family, or your ideals. Don't stagnate. Don't regress. Don't live in the past. Time can't bring anything or anyone back. Don't put your life on hold for possibly Mr/Mrs Right. Don't throw your life away on absolutely Mr Wrong because your biological clock is ticking. Learn a new skill. Find a new friend. Start a new career. Sometimes, there is no race to be won. Only a price to be paid for some of life's more hasty decisions. To terminate your loneliness, reach out to the homeless. To feed your nurturing instincts, care for the needy. To fulfil your parenting fantasies, get a puppy. Don't bring another life into this world for all the wrong reasons. To make yourself happy, pursue your passions and be the best of what you can be. Simplify your life. Take away the clutter. Get rid of destructive elements: abusive friends, nasty habits, and dangerous liaisons. Don't abandon your responsibilities but don't overdose on duty. Don't live life recklessly without thought and feeling for your family. Be true to yourself. Don't commit when you are not ready. Don't keep others waiting needlessly. Go on that trip. Don't postpone it. Say those words. Don't let the moment pass. Do what you have to, even at society's scorn. Write poetry. Love Deeply. Walk barefoot. Dance with wild abandon. Cry at the movies. Take care of yourself. Don't wait for someone to take care of you. You light up your life. You drive yourself to your destination. No one completes you - except YOU. It is true that life does not get easier with age. It only gets more challenging. Don't be afraid. Don't lose your capacity to love. Pursue your passions. Live your dreams. Don't lose faith in your God. Don't grow old. Just grow YOU! **Those who refuse to live and learn simply exist** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #2 October 20, 2003 Pia, right now all I am trying to do is get through the day without smoking, and without ripping someone's head off and stuffing it down their throats . Buggger the rest of the stuff . -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #3 October 20, 2003 OK. Got all that sorted.What's next? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pia 0 #4 October 20, 2003 Way to go!! Its tough but stick with it! 1) Don't let you mind play games with you, eg: One drag won't do any harm.. 2) Drink TONS of cold water... helps big time 3) Keep your hands busy 4) Brush your teeth after eating (as opposed to smoking after a meal). 5) A craving lasts no longer than 3 minutes. if you can get through that, you'll be fine. 6) Remember why you quit in the 1st place 7) Visit www.quitnet.com (It helped me quit smoking). 8) Keep your cool, breathe Good Luck **Those who refuse to live and learn simply exist** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #5 October 20, 2003 Thanks Pia, You left quite a few things out of your list above - generally it is too wholesome or my liking. I think that it is necessary to do at least one very bad thing each day, just to maintain balance. -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
