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guidelines for living

I am a list-maker, not a rule-maker, so resolutions are not my thing. Instead, I will continue to focus on this list of guidelines for living my life.

  1. Zen Buddhism: “Be present in the moment.”
  2. The Golden Rule: “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.”
  3. Occam’s Razor: ”All other things being equal, the simplest solution is the best.”

What are yours?

6 Comments

  1. Christopher

    Hm. The rule I want to live by this year is: I can’t read or write between the lines and I neither speak nor understand subtext. If you have something to say to me, say it plainly, and I’ll do the same.

    Posted on 03-Jan-09 at 14:42 | Permalink
  2. I. Be as steady as a rock and as fluid as the river.
    II. Stop and think, then respond.

    Posted on 03-Jan-09 at 15:00 | Permalink
  3. Ned

    Always look on the bright side of life.

    I am also pondering ‘consume less, create more’ at the moment.

    Posted on 03-Jan-09 at 16:29 | Permalink
  4. My Feet firmly on the ground.
    My Eyes on the path ahead.
    My Mind on what might be behind the horizon.

    Posted on 04-Jan-09 at 02:22 | Permalink
  5. Jef Poskanzer

    First, do no harm.

    Posted on 04-Jan-09 at 11:39 | Permalink
  6. earthdog

    Everyday is a gift,
    Be grateful
    assume nothing

    Posted on 05-Jan-09 at 11:08 | Permalink
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