Words of wisdom

Today Daniel was feeling a little under the weather so I came home early from Church to watch General Conference with him since last weekend we didn't get a chance to watch conference without the internet failing. It was like every other minute the conference would freeze so as we watched four of our favorite speakers I couldn't help to think how old they all are and how amazing it is that they are still going strong. All these men are many well over 80 years old. I think about how wise and eloquent they are and  how much I love them. So here is a great article I found the other day written by a man who was 95 at the time he wrote it with his own instructions for people on how to live their lives. Enjoy!!

Life’s Little Instructions (given by 95 year old William Snell in 1993)

 Sing in the shower.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Watch the sunrise at least once a year.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Strive for excellence not perfection.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Learn three clean jokes.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Leave everything a little better then you found them.

Keep it simple.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Say “thank you” a lot.   

Say “please” a lot.

Avoid negative people.

Wear polished shoes.

Remember other people’s birthdays.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Have a firm handshake.

Send lots of Valentine cards, sign them.

Look people in the eye.

Be the first to say “hello”

Return all things you borrow.

Make new friends but cherish old ones.

Keep secrets.

Plant flowers every spring.

Have a dog.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Stop blaming others.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Be there when people need you.

Don’t expect life to be fair.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don’t be afraid to say “I made a mistake.”

Don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know.”

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep your promises no matter what.

Marry only for love.

Rekindle old friendships.

Count your blessings.

Call your mother.

And your dad too, if they happen to be alive.

(and I will add one to the list)... Have faith!

I am thankful for a Prophet who guides His Church today and one who gives us the LORD'S instructions of how to live our lives!