"Story Goes" Series
Gifts For My Son...
My goals as a father were,
--- I wanted to be the father I wish I had had.
--- The first thing that had to happen in our relationship was my son, Luke, had to know without a doubt he could trust me to help him figure out what was the right thing to do in every situation.
--- My son and I had many agreements.
--- Agreement - Luke knew I would never yell at him except for the word "stop", but only in situations where there was danger he might not yet be aware of. After each agreement my question to Luke was, "Is that fair?" This showed Luke his input was equal in importance to his fathers.
--- Agreement - I would never punish him the first time he did something wrong. We would discuss the why behind the what (why the action was wrong) and what the punishment should be if he ever chooses to do it again. I would ask him what he thought the punishment ought to be. Half the time his suggestion was perfect. The other half we had to negotiate a little further. As always, the last question was, "Is that fair?" After sessions like this I don't ever remember Luke doing what he shouldn't a second time.
--- Agreement - I wanted my son to have a level of self-confidence that could best be described as,
being "10' tall and bazooka proof." At the age of five I told Luke from that day forward I wanted him to do whatever he wanted to do with one exception... he had to ask permission. Nearly 999 times out of a 1,000 he would get an immediate OK. Some of those times we might have to discuss safety issues before he got his OK. Once he convinced his parents he was aware of the safety concerns and could handle them he would get the OK he wanted. One time in a thousand
I explained the why behind the what (A) As his parent my biggest responsibility was to make sure he was safe at all times (B) If he made a good decision where the situation turned out to his liking I wanted him to be proud of himself for making such a good decision knowing his parents had nothing to do with it. If the situation turns out not to be to his liking he had no one else to blame and had to live with the consequences.
(2) I wanted my son to have an active part in his growth and development
trust that he could talk with me about any and all subjects without fear of punishment.
(3)
--- When my son began to understand the meaning of words my wife and I talked to him as though he were an adult. The result was he ended up with a verbal and reading vocabulary far beyond his years. At five he could read a newspaper except for a few words like Czechosiovakia or Gorbachev. .
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My goals as a father were,
--- I wanted to be the father I wish I had had.
--- The first thing that had to happen in our relationship was my son, Luke, had to know without a doubt he could trust me to help him figure out what was the right thing to do in every situation.
--- My son and I had many agreements.
--- Agreement - Luke knew I would never yell at him except for the word "stop", but only in situations where there was danger he might not yet be aware of. After each agreement my question to Luke was, "Is that fair?" This showed Luke his input was equal in importance to his fathers.
--- Agreement - I would never punish him the first time he did something wrong. We would discuss the why behind the what (why the action was wrong) and what the punishment should be if he ever chooses to do it again. I would ask him what he thought the punishment ought to be. Half the time his suggestion was perfect. The other half we had to negotiate a little further. As always, the last question was, "Is that fair?" After sessions like this I don't ever remember Luke doing what he shouldn't a second time.
--- Agreement - I wanted my son to have a level of self-confidence that could best be described as,
being "10' tall and bazooka proof." At the age of five I told Luke from that day forward I wanted him to do whatever he wanted to do with one exception... he had to ask permission. Nearly 999 times out of a 1,000 he would get an immediate OK. Some of those times we might have to discuss safety issues before he got his OK. Once he convinced his parents he was aware of the safety concerns and could handle them he would get the OK he wanted. One time in a thousand
I explained the why behind the what (A) As his parent my biggest responsibility was to make sure he was safe at all times (B) If he made a good decision where the situation turned out to his liking I wanted him to be proud of himself for making such a good decision knowing his parents had nothing to do with it. If the situation turns out not to be to his liking he had no one else to blame and had to live with the consequences.
(2) I wanted my son to have an active part in his growth and development
trust that he could talk with me about any and all subjects without fear of punishment.
(3)
--- When my son began to understand the meaning of words my wife and I talked to him as though he were an adult. The result was he ended up with a verbal and reading vocabulary far beyond his years. At five he could read a newspaper except for a few words like Czechosiovakia or Gorbachev. .
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RULES TO TEACH YOUR SON
1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.
2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.
3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.
4. In a negotiation, never take the first offer.
5. Request the late check-out.
6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
9. Play with passion or don’t play at all.
10. Always protect your siblings. #Important
11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
14. You marry the girl, you marry her family. #Truth
15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
18. Never turn down a breath mint.
19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.
20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
21. Stand on principle.
22. Eat lunch with the new kid.
23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
25. Manners maketh the man.
26. Give credit. Take the blame.
27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
28. Write down your dreams.
29. Remember at times the rain must fall for us to appreciate the sun. #Absolutely
30. Be confident and humble at the same time.
31. Be the bridge builder.
32. If ever in doubt, remember whose SON you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!
Copy, Paste And Post A Picture Of Your Son(s)
1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.
2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.
3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king.
4. In a negotiation, never take the first offer.
5. Request the late check-out.
6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
9. Play with passion or don’t play at all.
10. Always protect your siblings. #Important
11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
14. You marry the girl, you marry her family. #Truth
15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
18. Never turn down a breath mint.
19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words.
20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
21. Stand on principle.
22. Eat lunch with the new kid.
23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
25. Manners maketh the man.
26. Give credit. Take the blame.
27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
28. Write down your dreams.
29. Remember at times the rain must fall for us to appreciate the sun. #Absolutely
30. Be confident and humble at the same time.
31. Be the bridge builder.
32. If ever in doubt, remember whose SON you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!
Copy, Paste And Post A Picture Of Your Son(s)
Be a Survivor not a Victim
Powerful words from Anthony Hopkins:
′′ Let go of people who are not willing to love you!
It's the hardest thing you'll ever have to do in your life, and it'll also be the most important thing: stop giving your love to those who aren't ready to love you.
Stop having hard conversations with people who don't want to change.
Stop popping up for people who are indifferent to your presence.
Stop loving people who are not willing to love you.
I know your instinct is to do everything to earn the good graces of everyone around you, but it's also the impulse that will steal your time, energy and mental, physical and spiritual health...
When you begin to manifest yourself in your life, completely, with joy, interest and commitment, not everyone will be ready to find you in this place of pure sincerity...
Doesn't mean you have to change who you are.
That means you have to stop loving people who aren't ready to love you.
If you're excluded, subtlely insulted, forgotten or easily ignored by the people you offer your time to, you're not doing yourself a favor by continuing to offer them your energy and energy life. life.
Truth is, you're not everyone...
And not everyone is for you...
This is what makes this world so special, when you find the few people you have a genuine friendship, love or relationship with...
You'll know how precious this is...
Because you've experienced what's not...
But the more time you spend trying to make yourself love someone who can't...
The more time you waste depriving yourself of that same connection...
There are billions of people on this planet, and many of them will end up with you, at their level, with their vibes, from where they are...
But...
The smaller you stay, involved in the privacy of people who use you as a pillow, a second-class option, a therapist and a strategist for their emotional healing...
More time you stay out of the community you desire.
Maybe if you stop popping up, you'll be less wanted...
Maybe if you stop trying, the relationship will stop...
Maybe if you stop texting your phone will stay dark for days and weeks...
Maybe if you stop loving someone, the love between you will dissolve...
Doesn't mean you ruined a relationship!
That means the only thing that held that relationship was the energy YOU and YOU alone engaged in keeping it afloat.
It's not love.
That's attachment.
It's trying to give a chance to who doesn't want it!
The most precious and important thing you have in your life is your energy.
It's not just your time since it's limited...
That's your energy!
What you give everyday is what will be created more and more in your life.
It is the ones you will give your time and energy to, that will define your existence.
When you realize this, you start to understand why you're so impatient when you spend your time with people who aren't right for you, and in activities, places, situations that aren't right for you.
You'll start realizing that the most important thing you can do for your life, for yourself and for everyone you know is protecting your energy more fiercely than anything else.
Make your life a safe refuge, in which only people ′′ compatible ′′ with you are allowed.
You are not responsible for saving people.
Your not responsible for convincing them that they need to be saved.
It's not your job to exist for people and give them your life, little by little, moment after moment!
Because if you feel bad, if you feel in duty, if you feel compelled, you are the root of it all because of your insistence, being afraid that they won't give you back the favors you their have granted...
It is your only fact to realize that you are the loved one of your destiny, and to accept the love you think you deserve.
Decide that you deserve real friendship, genuine commitment, and complete love with healthy and prosperous people.
Then wait... just for a moment...
And look how much everything starts to change..."
Anthony Hopkins
Powerful words from Anthony Hopkins:
′′ Let go of people who are not willing to love you!
It's the hardest thing you'll ever have to do in your life, and it'll also be the most important thing: stop giving your love to those who aren't ready to love you.
Stop having hard conversations with people who don't want to change.
Stop popping up for people who are indifferent to your presence.
Stop loving people who are not willing to love you.
I know your instinct is to do everything to earn the good graces of everyone around you, but it's also the impulse that will steal your time, energy and mental, physical and spiritual health...
When you begin to manifest yourself in your life, completely, with joy, interest and commitment, not everyone will be ready to find you in this place of pure sincerity...
Doesn't mean you have to change who you are.
That means you have to stop loving people who aren't ready to love you.
If you're excluded, subtlely insulted, forgotten or easily ignored by the people you offer your time to, you're not doing yourself a favor by continuing to offer them your energy and energy life. life.
Truth is, you're not everyone...
And not everyone is for you...
This is what makes this world so special, when you find the few people you have a genuine friendship, love or relationship with...
You'll know how precious this is...
Because you've experienced what's not...
But the more time you spend trying to make yourself love someone who can't...
The more time you waste depriving yourself of that same connection...
There are billions of people on this planet, and many of them will end up with you, at their level, with their vibes, from where they are...
But...
The smaller you stay, involved in the privacy of people who use you as a pillow, a second-class option, a therapist and a strategist for their emotional healing...
More time you stay out of the community you desire.
Maybe if you stop popping up, you'll be less wanted...
Maybe if you stop trying, the relationship will stop...
Maybe if you stop texting your phone will stay dark for days and weeks...
Maybe if you stop loving someone, the love between you will dissolve...
Doesn't mean you ruined a relationship!
That means the only thing that held that relationship was the energy YOU and YOU alone engaged in keeping it afloat.
It's not love.
That's attachment.
It's trying to give a chance to who doesn't want it!
The most precious and important thing you have in your life is your energy.
It's not just your time since it's limited...
That's your energy!
What you give everyday is what will be created more and more in your life.
It is the ones you will give your time and energy to, that will define your existence.
When you realize this, you start to understand why you're so impatient when you spend your time with people who aren't right for you, and in activities, places, situations that aren't right for you.
You'll start realizing that the most important thing you can do for your life, for yourself and for everyone you know is protecting your energy more fiercely than anything else.
Make your life a safe refuge, in which only people ′′ compatible ′′ with you are allowed.
You are not responsible for saving people.
Your not responsible for convincing them that they need to be saved.
It's not your job to exist for people and give them your life, little by little, moment after moment!
Because if you feel bad, if you feel in duty, if you feel compelled, you are the root of it all because of your insistence, being afraid that they won't give you back the favors you their have granted...
It is your only fact to realize that you are the loved one of your destiny, and to accept the love you think you deserve.
Decide that you deserve real friendship, genuine commitment, and complete love with healthy and prosperous people.
Then wait... just for a moment...
And look how much everything starts to change..."
Anthony Hopkins
Advice from An Old Timer (Clay Nash)
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Words that soak into your ears are whispered… not yelled.
Meanness don’t jes’ happen overnight.
Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.
You cannot unsay a cruel word.
Every path has a few puddles.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
The best sermons are lived, not preached.
Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.
Don’t judge folks by their relatives.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life… Then when you get older and think back,
you’ll enjoy it a second time.
Don ‘t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t bothering you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.
Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.
The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with,
watches you from the mirror every mornin’.
Always drink upstream from the herd.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in.
If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around..
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you.
Most times, it just gets down to common sense.
Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong.
Keep skunks and bankers at a distance.
Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
Words that soak into your ears are whispered… not yelled.
Meanness don’t jes’ happen overnight.
Forgive your enemies; it messes up their heads.
Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge.
You cannot unsay a cruel word.
Every path has a few puddles.
When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
The best sermons are lived, not preached.
Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway.
Don’t judge folks by their relatives.
Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
Live a good, honorable life… Then when you get older and think back,
you’ll enjoy it a second time.
Don ‘t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t bothering you none.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’.
Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got.
The biggest troublemaker you’ll probably ever have to deal with,
watches you from the mirror every mornin’.
Always drink upstream from the herd.
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lotta that comes from bad judgment.
Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in.
If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around..
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you.
Most times, it just gets down to common sense.
Randy Kellogg and The Old Man
Randy said... I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following:
1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.
2 I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.
3 I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
4 I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.
5 I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past.
6 I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.
7 I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.”
8 I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.
9 I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.
10 I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.
11 I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.
12 I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.
13 I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.
14 I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!
I decided to share this for all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age?
Randy said... I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following:
1 After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.
2 I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders.
3 I have stopped bargaining with vegetable & fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.
4 I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.
5 I stopped telling the elderly that they've already narrated that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane & relive their past.
6 I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.
7 I give compliments freely & generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say "Thank You.”
8 I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.
9 I walk away from people who don't value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.
10 I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat & neither am I in any race.
11 I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.
12 I have learned that it's better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.
13 I have learned to live each day as if it's the last. After all, it might be the last.
14 I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!
I decided to share this for all my friends. Why do we have to wait to be 60 or 70 or 80, why can't we practice this at any stage and age?
WISDOM OF BEN GAY, III
As the 'good ole boys' down in the deep south would say, "I'd rather die from too much BBQ than too few brussels sprouts."
As the 'good ole boys' down in the deep south would say, "I'd rather die from too much BBQ than too few brussels sprouts."
THE HOWDY DOODY TEST
What if there was one question you could ask in a brand new romantic relationship that would accurately predict the long term outcome of that relationship? The question you choose to ask is like the mental version of a blood test. Doctors don't need but a few drops of blood to determine how healthy your entire body is. Your one question works the same way. The answer you get can save you from a lot of second bad dates and ultimately time wasting long term bad relationships. PM me and I'll guide you through how I discovered my question so you can figure out to find your question.
What if there was one question you could ask in a brand new romantic relationship that would accurately predict the long term outcome of that relationship? The question you choose to ask is like the mental version of a blood test. Doctors don't need but a few drops of blood to determine how healthy your entire body is. Your one question works the same way. The answer you get can save you from a lot of second bad dates and ultimately time wasting long term bad relationships. PM me and I'll guide you through how I discovered my question so you can figure out to find your question.
THE POWER OF WORDS
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THE POWER OF YOUR MIND
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Charlie Chaplin lived 88 years
He left us 4 statements:
(1) Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems.
(2) I love walking in the rain because no one can see my tears.
(3) The most lost day in life is the day we don't laugh.
(4) Six best doctors in the world...:
1. The sun
2. Rest
3. Exercise
4. Diet
5. Self-respect
6. Friends
Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life...
If you see the moon, you will see the beauty of God...
If you see the sun, you will see the power of God...
If you see a mirror, you will see God's best creation. So believe it.
We are all tourists, God is our travel agent who has already identified our routes, bookings and destinations... trust him and enjoy life.
Life is just a journey! Therefore, live today!
Tomorrow may not be.
He left us 4 statements:
(1) Nothing is forever in this world, not even our problems.
(2) I love walking in the rain because no one can see my tears.
(3) The most lost day in life is the day we don't laugh.
(4) Six best doctors in the world...:
1. The sun
2. Rest
3. Exercise
4. Diet
5. Self-respect
6. Friends
Stick to them at all stages of your life and enjoy a healthy life...
If you see the moon, you will see the beauty of God...
If you see the sun, you will see the power of God...
If you see a mirror, you will see God's best creation. So believe it.
We are all tourists, God is our travel agent who has already identified our routes, bookings and destinations... trust him and enjoy life.
Life is just a journey! Therefore, live today!
Tomorrow may not be.
A rich father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days. The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights. Back in the car on their way to the town, his father asked him:
"And your experience?"
"Fine," replied the boy.
"Did you learn anything?"
The boy then explained:
"1 We have one dog and they have four.
2 We have a pool with treated water. They have a river with crystal clear water, fish and other good things
3 We have electric lights in our garden, but they have the stars and the moon to light them up.
4 Our garden extends to the fence. Theirs goes up to the horizon.
5 We buy our food; they cultivate, harvest and cook it.
6 We listen to CDs ... they hear a sustained symphony of birds, crickets and other animals ...
... all this, sometimes accompanied by the singing of a neighbor who works on the farm.
7 We use the microwave. What they cook tastes much better cooked on a slow fire.
8 We are surrounded by alarm fences to protect ourselves ... They live with open doors, protected by the friendship of their neighbors.
9 We are connected to the telephone, computer and television. They are in communion with life, sky, sun, water, fields, animals, friends and families. "
The father was impressed with his son's feelings. Then finally the son comes to the conclusion:
Thanks for showing me how poor we are!"
"And your experience?"
"Fine," replied the boy.
"Did you learn anything?"
The boy then explained:
"1 We have one dog and they have four.
2 We have a pool with treated water. They have a river with crystal clear water, fish and other good things
3 We have electric lights in our garden, but they have the stars and the moon to light them up.
4 Our garden extends to the fence. Theirs goes up to the horizon.
5 We buy our food; they cultivate, harvest and cook it.
6 We listen to CDs ... they hear a sustained symphony of birds, crickets and other animals ...
... all this, sometimes accompanied by the singing of a neighbor who works on the farm.
7 We use the microwave. What they cook tastes much better cooked on a slow fire.
8 We are surrounded by alarm fences to protect ourselves ... They live with open doors, protected by the friendship of their neighbors.
9 We are connected to the telephone, computer and television. They are in communion with life, sky, sun, water, fields, animals, friends and families. "
The father was impressed with his son's feelings. Then finally the son comes to the conclusion:
Thanks for showing me how poor we are!"
John Maycumberisms:
You are your own spin doctor. It's all about the “want to.” Once you get past the want-to, the rest is easy. Respect is not an entitlement. My mind reading skills are failing me in my old age; use your TURN SIGNAL. The irony about racism is that it doesn't discriminate: it's equal opportunity stupidity. The more you know, the more you realize how little you know. Rock music is like hockey; it's good only when you play it right. Don't tell me how to pick my friends and I won't tell you how to pick your nose. If you need something to look down upon to make yourself feel superiour, try the floor. Do not criticize my politics if you didn't vote. For some people, it's not enough just to be stupid; they have to prove it beyond all doubt. I am a TaB drinker; yes, they still make that and yes, I know; your mother drank it in the seventies--good for her. I am a teetotaler, not a prohibitionist. Turn off the idiot box and read a book- preferably one of mine. American Idol and its many imitators demonstrate why incest is so frowned upon. You'd think burnt fingers would inspire respect for the flame. Baby wipes are not flushable- no matter what that box says. Florida has two seasons: summer and January. How can you tell if it's raining in Jacksonville? Listen for sirens. It's amazing what you can get people to dance to. Yes, there are other people in this world besides you, believe it or not. If you can't say anything nice, write it instead. Sadly, the world is full of asses. To get 'em all, they'd have to push the button. If you vote for a snake, don't be shocked when you're snake bit. Leave 'em laughing, but leave. God watches over plumbers and fools.
You are your own spin doctor. It's all about the “want to.” Once you get past the want-to, the rest is easy. Respect is not an entitlement. My mind reading skills are failing me in my old age; use your TURN SIGNAL. The irony about racism is that it doesn't discriminate: it's equal opportunity stupidity. The more you know, the more you realize how little you know. Rock music is like hockey; it's good only when you play it right. Don't tell me how to pick my friends and I won't tell you how to pick your nose. If you need something to look down upon to make yourself feel superiour, try the floor. Do not criticize my politics if you didn't vote. For some people, it's not enough just to be stupid; they have to prove it beyond all doubt. I am a TaB drinker; yes, they still make that and yes, I know; your mother drank it in the seventies--good for her. I am a teetotaler, not a prohibitionist. Turn off the idiot box and read a book- preferably one of mine. American Idol and its many imitators demonstrate why incest is so frowned upon. You'd think burnt fingers would inspire respect for the flame. Baby wipes are not flushable- no matter what that box says. Florida has two seasons: summer and January. How can you tell if it's raining in Jacksonville? Listen for sirens. It's amazing what you can get people to dance to. Yes, there are other people in this world besides you, believe it or not. If you can't say anything nice, write it instead. Sadly, the world is full of asses. To get 'em all, they'd have to push the button. If you vote for a snake, don't be shocked when you're snake bit. Leave 'em laughing, but leave. God watches over plumbers and fools.
Drink water from the spring where horses drink. The horse will never drink bad water. Lay your bed where the cat sleeps. Eat the fruit that has been touched by a worm. Boldly pick the mushroom on which the insects sit. Plant the tree where the mole digs. Build your house where the snake sits to warm itself. Dig your fountain where the birds hide from heat. Go to sleep and wake up at the same time with the birds – you will reap all of the days golden grains. Eat more green – you will have strong legs and a resistant heart, like the beings of the forest. Swim often and you will feel on earth like the fish in the water. Look at the sky as often as possible and your thoughts will become light and clear. Be quiet a lot, speak little – and silence will come in your heart, and your spirit will be calm and full of peace.”
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FILE: RULES-A
Everything is temporary.
Your mind wants you to be right 100% of the time.
Avoid conformity at all costs.
Every portion of society does it's best to force you to conform.
Emotions - Controlling your emotions.
If prisoners could relive 5 minutes of their life, more than 50% of them wouldn't be in prison.
Wait 24 hours before you respond.
If prisoners could relive 5 minutes of their life, more than 50% of them wouldn't be in prison.
Wait 24 hours before you respond.