Be generous

Generosity is a way of thing and looking at life
situations. When you have a generous attitude, you
are willing to think the best of others and give
them the benefit of the doubt, even when you disagree
with them.

A generous person lives from the heart and is willing
to share resources with others: time, energy, finances,
and love. A pinched attitude closes off resources: a
generous attitude allows simple abundance to flow freely.

Find More Rewarding Work

When you're happy with your job, you give
your full energy and excitement in doing
the work. The work becomes its own reward.
It's easier on you to do work that you
enjoy than to be unhappy at your job.

Ask yourself what simple steps you can take
to either make the job your in more fulfilling
or to find more rewarding work? Don't under
estimate your ability to create the life you
desire. Look for ways to improve or expand your
skills, or update your resume and look for
a new job.

Things My Mother Taught Me

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE
"If you're going kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!"

My mother taught me RELIGION
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

My mother taught me LOGIC
"Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me FORESIGHT
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY
"Keep laughing and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper!"

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM
"Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!"

My mother taught me about STAMINA
"You'll sit there 'til all that spinach is finished."

My mother taught me about WEATHER
"It looks as if a tornado swept through your room."

My mother taught me how to solve PHYSICS PROBLEMS
"If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you; would you listen then?"

My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY
"If I've told you once, I've told you a million times - Don't Exaggerate!!!"

My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
"Stop acting like your father!"

My mother taught me about ENVY
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do!"

Make Friends your Allies

Friends can be your greatest allies in the quest
for a simpler and more meaningful way of life.
They can encourage you when you're weary adn remind
you to stick to your goals when you are tempted
to stray. Spend time with encouraging friends who
share the same goals and values. Give less energy
to relationships that drain or distract you.

You can partner with a friend and hold each other
accountable as you work together to create a simpler
lifestyle. Get together on a regular basis and
compare notes. Brainstorm creative ideas for each
other, and lend a helping hand when you can.

Make the Best of it

No matter what your circumstances may be, a
simple change of attitude can make them better.
Making the best of a situation helps you cope
with difficulties and make more opportunities.
Like a great sailing ship setting it's sail
to take advantage of the wind whichever direction
it may blow, your life is moved in positive
directions by choosing to make the best of
whatever comes.

Look for ways to turn a less than perfect
situation into the right situation for you. Instead
of complaining, try to make things better. Do
Do your best.