Inspiration Can Come from Anywhere

So you don't think about getting inspired to contemplate how you approach life while you are sitting in the doctor's office...but you never know. This week I had the opportunity to wait a pretty long time in treatment room #2 at my doctor. I thought as I walked in that this may be the only treatment room I hadn't been in at this particular doctor's office. As I sat down I of course checked all of my emails and social media stuff. Once caught up on that I got up to pace and came face-to-face with a framed print showing "Life's Little Instructions". Normally I would scan a few lines and go about my business but this time I actually read them all. I would like to think I follow many of those instructions but I certainly fall short on many as well. Just thought I would share them on here so you can take a few minutes to ponder how you are doing with this thing called life!

Life’s Little Instructions

·        Sing in the shower

·        Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated

·        Watch a sunrise at least once a year

·        Leave the toilet seat in the down position

·        Never refuse homemade brownies

·        Strive for excellence, not perfection

·        Plant a tree on your birthday

·        Learn three clean jokes

·        Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full

·        Compliment three people every day

·        Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them

·        Leave everything a little better than you found it

·        Keep it simple

·        Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures

·        Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know

·        Floss your teeth

·        Ask for a raise when you feel you’ve earned it

·        Be forgiving of yourself and others

·        Over tip waiters and waitresses

·        Say “Thank You” a lot

·        Say “Please” a lot

·        Avoid negative people

·        Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards

·        Wear polished shoes

·        Remember other people’s birthdays

·        Commit yourself to constant improvement

·        Carry jumper cables in your vehicle

·        Have a firm handshake

·        Send lots of Valentine’s cards and sign them “Someone who thinks you are terrific”

·        Look people in the eye

·        Be the first to say “Hello”

·        Use the good silver

·        Return all things you borrow

·        Make new friends but cherish the old ones

·        Keep secrets

·        Sing in a choir

·        Plant flowers every spring

·        Have a dog

·        Always accept an outstretched hand

·        Stop blaming others and take responsibility for every area of your life

·        Wave at kids on school buses

·        Be there when people need you

·        Feed a stranger’s expired parking meter

·        Don’t expect life to be fair

·        Never underestimate the power of love

·        Drink Dr. Pepper for no reason at all (OK, the original said champagne!)

·        Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation

·        Don’t be afraid to say “I made a mistake”

·        Don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know”

·        Compliment even small improvements

·        Keep your promises (no matter what)

·        Marry only for love

·        Rekindle old friendships

·        Count your blessings

·        Call your mother