Ninety Years of Wisdom

I don't know why I haven't run across this before, but I had to share for those of you who either haven't read it or haven't read it in a while.

Written by Regina Brett (her reputed age of 90 is an urban legend, she's actually in her fifties) of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. I hope she does live to be ninety because her list should be even more awe-inspiring then as she adds gems to her philosophy.

• Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
• When in doubt, just take the next small step.
• Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
• Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
• Pay off your credit cards every month.
• You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
• Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
• It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
• Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
• When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
• Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
• It's OK to let your children see you cry.
• Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
• If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
• Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
• Take a deep breath It calms the mind.
• Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
• Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
• It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
• When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
• Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie.
• Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
• Over prepare, then go with the flow.
• Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
• The most important sex organ is the brain.
• No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
• Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
• Always choose life.
• Forgive everyone everything.
• What other people think of you is none of your business.
• Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
• However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
• Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
• Believe in miracles.
• God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
• Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
• Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
• Your children get only one childhood.
• All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
• Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
• If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's,we'd grab ours back.
• Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
• The best is yet to come...
• No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
• Yield.
• Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Don't you love them?  Me too--especially the tenth one.  

They remind me of  The Happiness Project which I recently discovered; I'm happily enjoying the wisdom and hints I find there.  The sidebars have mucho goodies and I recommend dropping by and recharging your soul when you get a moment.

Speaking about happy:  My heart beats Nevada Blue and while I'm thrilled our team won their bowl game over Boston College yesterday, I'm proudest of the comment ESPN made about Colin Kaepernick--that he's more than a good quarterback, he's a good person.  I'm appreciative of Coach Ault and his staff who recruit players with character as well as talent.  We could use more coaches like him in all sports--a passionate, creative, demanding taskmaster who cares about his student athletes as well as his win-loss record.

Getting off my soapbox and going off to school instead,