Dear readers — I would like to share this email that I received. Thought you would enjoy reading it. Made me stop and think.  

1.  After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself.

2.  I have realized that I am not “Atlas.” The world does not rest on my shoulders.

3.  I have stopped bargaining with vegetable and fruit vendors. A few pennies more is not going to break me, but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees.

4.  I leave my waitress a big tip. The extra money might bring a smile to her face. She is toiling much harder for a living than I am.

5.  I stopped telling the elderly that they’ve already told that story many times. The story makes them walk down memory lane and relive their past.

6.  I have learned not to correct people even when I know they are wrong. The onus of making everyone perfect is not on me. Peace is more precious than perfection.

7.  I give compliments freely and generously. Compliments are a mood enhancer not only for the recipient, but also for me. And a small tip for the recipient of a compliment, never, NEVER turn it down, just say “Thank You.”

8.  I have learned not to bother about a crease or a spot on my shirt. Personality speaks louder than appearances.

9.  I walk away from people who don’t value me. They might not know my worth, but I do.

10.  I remain cool when someone plays dirty to outrun me in the rat race. I am not a rat and neither am I in any race.

11.  I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. It’s my emotions that make me human.

12.  I have learned that it’s better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. My ego will keep me aloof, whereas with relationships, I will never be alone.

13.  I have learned to live each day as if it’s the last. After all, it might be the last.

14.  I am doing what makes me happy. I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to myself. Happiness is a choice. You can be happy at any time, just choose to be!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” 

Contact Info:  Shirley Smith  RE/MAX Lake Country Realty. 706-453-6333