guidelines for living

// January 3rd, 2009 // Life

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 Responses to “guidelines for living”

  1. Christopher says:
    3 January 2009 at 14:42

    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.

  2. Rich says:
    3 January 2009 at 15:00

    I. Be as steady as a rock and as fluid as the river.
    II. Stop and think, then respond.

  3. Ned says:
    3 January 2009 at 16:29

    Always look on the bright side of life.

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

  4. doppelfish says:
    4 January 2009 at 02:22

    My Feet firmly on the ground.
    My Eyes on the path ahead.
    My Mind on what might be behind the horizon.

  5. Jef Poskanzer says:
    4 January 2009 at 11:39

    First, do no harm.

  6. earthdog says:
    5 January 2009 at 11:08

    Everyday is a gift,
    Be grateful
    assume nothing