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?

About Halsted M. Bernard

Halsted, a/k/a cygnoir, does stuff with words. Her favourite things to do with words are keeping this diary, writing stories, and organising information. She lives in Edinburgh with her husband, two cats, a few gadgets, several fountain pens, and many books.

Posted on 3 Jan 2009 in Diary
  • 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.

  • http://lachlain.livejournal.com/ Rich

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

  • Ned

    Always look on the bright side of life.

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

  • http://doppelfish.openid.org/ doppelfish

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

  • http://acme.com/jef/ Jef Poskanzer

    First, do no harm.

  • earthdog

    Everyday is a gift,
    Be grateful
    assume nothing