I came across a similar list (I did make some modifications here) on a blog recently and it brought a big smile to my face.
At the same time I was disheartened when I realized that quite a few of these things are merely a foreign concept to many in this day and age(including moi :( .. HOW SAD!)
Do go through this list and decide >
How WELL are you LIVING your EXISTENCE?
1. Enjoy yourself.
2. Stay young at heart.
3. Be honest and open.
4. Discover love.
5. Pamper yourself regularly.
6. Keep track of goals and ambitions.
7. Don’t do drugs.
8. Be Proactive
9. Listen to your body.
10. Watch what you eat.
11. Watch what you say.
12. Make time for your children.
13. Don’t rest on your laurels.
14. Drink lots of water.
15. Have faith in others.
16. Never lose sight of your values and beliefs.
17. Forgive.
18. Be an optimist.
19. Strive to be humble and meek.
20. Love unconditionally.
21. Find your calling.
22. Exercise regularly.
23. Cherish time with the elderly.
24. Learn from your mistakes.
25. Have no regrets.
26. Go to the movies.
27. Enjoy being single.
28. Don’t discriminate.
29. Laugh often.
30. Be positive.
31. Give, don’t take.
32. Marry your sweetheart.
33. Celebrate your marriage.
34. Keep a journal.
35. Do lighten up. Relax.
36. Avoid negative thoughts and people.
37. Maintain good morals.
38. Do nothing in excess.
39. Do everything in excess.
40. Look before you leap.
41. Think before you speak.
42. Make friends.
43. Make time for your friends.
44. Reconnect with old friends.
45. Early to bed, early to rise.
46. Don’t mope.
47. Try new things.
48. Believe in yourself.
49. Raise your children well.
50. Live a life of purpose.
51. Commune with nature.
52. Travel the globe.
53. Read and write poetry.
54. Have hobbies.
55. Never stop learning.
56. Break bad habits.
57. Challenge yourself.
58. Count your blessings.
59. Indulge yourself.
60. Comprehend the “big picture”.
61. Take setbacks in stride.
62. Have great character and personality.
63. Never harm a fellow being.
64. Enjoy art.
65. Eat your fruits and veggies
66. Practice what you preach.
67. Choose a career you love.
68. Be active in your community.
69. Read the classics.
70. Seek worthy mentors.
71. Keep your mind active.
72. Follow a sport passionately.
73. Have faith.
74. Don’t be jealous.
75. Dream big.
76. Be generous with hugs.
77. Make time for your partner.
78. Keep in touch with family.
79. Inspire and be inspired.
80. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
81. Get plenty of fresh air.
82. Be yourself.
83. Be true to yourself.
84. Love for all, hatred for none.
85. Control your passions.
86. Share your knowledge and wealth.
87. Take nothing for granted.
88. Volunteer and give more to charities.
89. Brave life as you race time.
90. Don’t procrastinate.
91. Accept those things which you cannot change.
92. Don’t drink alcohol.
93. Create solutions, not problems.
94. Be sociable.
95. Live life to the fullest “Carpe diem”.
96. Work hard towards a productive existence.
97. Accumulate wisdom.
98. Find yourself.
99. Make your health the first priority.
100 Live, learn, and pass it on.
So, how well did you score /100 ??
