Lessons Learned and Lived By

Here's some of my take on things at this point in life...

There is an important lesson in everything

Teachers are all around you

Lessons will be repeated, if necessary

You have a major role in designing the syllabus

We are part of a greater whole

We are no more important than sparrows

We have more responsbility than sparrows due to our potential for both good and evil

Integrity, honesty and love will save you from having regrets

Without service, your life will be meaningless

Everything is a gift

Not every gift can be returned

Everything is temporary, including our own lives

You can always make more money, you can't make more time

Everything can be transcended

We decide what it means

Life is not a passive process

We always get what we need when we are ready to move forward

Acknowledging that you have what you need and taking responsibility in using it is up to you

Your stress is your own responsibility, it is not up to anyone else to make yours go away

You have to slow down if you really intend to understand anything

Over-commiting is a great way to self-sabotage

Paying attention takes time. You can't move faster than the speed of life.

Life takes time.

Multi-tasking is over-rated, anything worth doing is worth getting your undivided attention

Having a to do list is not the same as having a life

Having a theory of breathing is not the same as breathing

Having a loving companion makes life a richer experience, but you still walk your path as an individual.

Love is all that matters.

Getting older is cool. Rocking cool.

- Laura Young