As I contemplate the idea of returning to writing, I am conscious of a desire to go further than I have gone and that desire brings fear and that fear brings semi-paralysis.
And then there is Haiti, and the overwhelm of the thought that nothing is more important than just getting ourselves the heck over there with as much water as we can carry on or collective backs.
And then there is my life and responsibilities and present bank account realities and prayers from my heart for the people under the rubble and the ones looking on in helpless despair.
So I try to write and I search for clarity and I find old wisdom in a backed-up file.
Rules to Live Work By:
“There’s no crying in baseball.”
Use all your gifts to fulfill yourself and others.
“Don’t take anything personally.”
“Don’t make assumptions.”
“Be impeccable with your word.”
“Always do your best.”
Look for the connection(s).
Choose to be positive.
Feed yourself first.
At least once a day say, ”Maybe you’re right.”
Believe that the bridge will be there.
Play nice.
Be open to abundance.
Ask yourself “What could go right?”
Sing and play everyday.
Ask questions.
No decision should be made in fear.
Don’t be afraid.
“Consider the lilies of the fields.”
Learn new things.
Self-deprecation is not a virtue.
Power is not a dirty word.
Count Your Blessings.
Miss Frizzle says, “Make mistakes, take chances, get messy.”
Miss Lydia says ”Don’t be a Goop.”
Remember Terry Fox “One mile at time.”
Love yourself.
Everyone you encounter deserves your respect.
You deserve the respect of everyone you encounter.
Teach someone to fish.
Be prepared.
Be brave.
Liza says, “You’re both on the same team.”
Be Here Now.
Act your age.
Don’t get it twisted.
Carpe Diem.
No Excuses.
“ ‘Ole’ none the less.”
So I will work with what I have and do what has been put before me, and join my love energy with that of all love energies to lift up the hurting and the lost.
