I have some rules I try to live by. I fall short sometimes but then I am only human. I  thought I would share these rules with others just to kind of give a wake up call where needed.

1.  Live each day like it is your last--tomorrow may not come and what you do on the last day of your life is what will be remembered by those around you.

2.  Always tell your children how important they are in your life--Remember they are a blessing from heaven to be cherished and loved no matter what they do.

3.  Do not bask in anger or vengeance because what goes around comes around. Vengeance is not adding peace to your life it is adding chaos in most cases. Judge yourself before you judge others. 

4.  Try hard to treat each individual the way you yourself wish to be treated--be a reflection to others not a bad memory.

5.  When something goes wrong in your day or someone breaks a treasured ornament try to think ahead and think "will it matter 5 years from now"--the ornament or object broken is gone but the hurtful words you say to the one who has broken it will stay with them forever. Remember the broken item is inanimate, the one who lives with your anger is human.

6.  When angry at your spouse, try to remember why you married them in the first place. Remember how much you loved their little ways?  Remember how endearing the things they did were? Do not use your anger of the moment as an excuse for adultery or anything else you feel needs justified. There is no justification for anger.

7.  Try each day of your life to do something nice for someone else, even if it be just some kind words. Be diplomatic and considerate of others' feelings.

8.  If you must dwell on something--dwell on the beauty of nature--dwell on the good feeling of laughter and forgiveness--dwell on the fact that no one is perfect--we are all human and we all do things that someone else does not approve of. Instead of dwelling on what is wrong with the world dwell on what is right and try to improve it by improving yourself.

9.  Accept all colour and creed because we are all human beings with the same feelings and wants and needs.

10. Be willing to reach out and touch someone who is less fortunate then you are. Everyone needs a friend.

11. Think about how you wish to be remembered by others once you are gone and create those memories while you are alive.