Live, Love and Prosper..

Our time on this big blue planet is far too short for most of us.  So what can we do to make this life, our life, a journey to be remembered?  I have a few principles that I try to live myself, although they can certainly be challenging at times never the less it’s a good set of rules to aspire to.

Experiences are more important than money.  When we are old and feeble what are the treasures we will look back at and remember fondly?  Is it that new car we spent a year’s salary on or is it the special time we spent with our children and grand children.  That family trip to Disney or those walks on the beach.  Get your priorities right.  It doesn’t matter what other people think.  Exactly!  It doesn’t.  You need to live your life like no one is watching.  How many times have we not done something because we were afraid of what others might think?  I would assume, too many.  Never be afraid to ask for help.  Part of learning and growing is using the ability to ask for help.  I know we think it shows a sign of weakness by asking for help but actually it really shows courage to stand up and say “help”.  Life is too short to worry about money.  Yes, it is.  And anyway, worrying does nothing more than makes us sick and irritable and does nothing to help us.  Evaluate your situation and make a plan, don’t worry, act!  Always follow through on your commitments.  Not only promises you have made to others but to yourself as well.  Too many times I have seen people neglecting promises they have made to themselves to help others.  That is noble, but we have to honour ourselves as well.  Lastly, have fun, laugh, smile, and treat every precious day as if it may be your last.  Don’t put off calling a friend or family member till tomorrow, do it today.  Don’t leave any unfinished business you’ll regret.  Remember our time is short here, so live every day with life, love, vigour and no regrets!  It makes cents to me.