This qoute is attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson, but I really don't know for sure. It's still a good thought though.
12 Rules to Live By - Robert Louis Stevenson
Make up your mind to be happy. Learn to find pleasure in simple things.
Make the best of circumstances. No one has everything and everyone has something of sorrow.
Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Don’t let criticism worry you. You can’t please everybody.
Don’t let your neighbors set your standards; be yourself.
Do things you enjoy doing but stay out of debt.
Don’t borrow trouble. Imaginary things are harder to bear than actual ones.
Since hate poisons the soul, do not cherish enmities and grudges. Avoid people who make you unhappy.
Have many interests. If you can’t travel, read about places.
Don’t hold post-mortems or spend time brooding over sorrows and mistakes.
Do what you can for those less fortunate than yourself.
Keep busy at something. A very busy person never has time to be unhappy.
2 comments:
What a great reminder! I'm always amazed at how easy it is to forget what's really important and how we dwell on things we can't change or control. This was a perfect thing to read just before going to bed.
I am so luck to have such a wise big sister. I'm not being sarcastic or anything either. I mean it. You are so smart Aimee. I hope to be more like you some day. I love you, and thanks for the great advice.
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