My Family’s Rules for Living

I’m dreaming up a set of statements to guide my life and our family life.

I would love feedback.

I’m picturing an art project to post what matters to us.

This is a work in progress and I know I’m missing something.

Here goes …

• Love Fiercely. Love wins.
• Smile. You are beautiful.
• Have fun. Enjoy the ride.
• Manners matter. Say please and thank you.
• Stick to what’s important.
• Trust your instincts. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
• If you say “yes,” mean it. It’s okay to say “no.”
• Practice compassion. Be kind.
• Give thanks.
• Go above and beyond.
• Think win-win.
• Be present.
• Hold your hand out to life.
• Explore the world.
• Seek to understand.
• Forgive.
• Say you are sorry.
• Create something. Every day.
• Exercise your body.
• Eat well.
• Help others, each other, and yourself.
• Know what you want and go after it. Communicate your needs.
• Stand for what your heart sings. Be you.
• Be open to change.
• Read.
• Listen.
• Appreciate the moments, the everyday.
• Grow.
• Learn from your mistakes.
• Always remember: We take care of each other.

What do you think? Anything suggestions for additions/subtractions or word changes?

Cheers to living!

Ciao.

Rudey