Once, Forever

“Life is once, forever.” – Henri Cartier-Bresson

This quote is on the top of my ongoing “to do” list to remind me of what is more important than checking off tasks.

With little desire to prove anything or climb “the” or any ladder, I find joy and delight in learning, growing and not making the same mistake over and over again. A few lessons that I remind myself of often include:

1. Stop worrying about what others think;
2. I can only change myself so stop trying to change others;
3. Fear is a liar, do it afraid;
4. Love is where it starts and finishes – inside and out;
5. Assumptions and judgments are usually wrong so don’t bother, assume the best;
6. Intentions matter, action on them matters more;
7. Everyone is going through something, be kind;
8. Work less, play more;
9. Timing is everything, try it again – you may have tried too early;
10. Seeds must be planted and cultivated to get a harvest;
11. Kids, dogs and flowers bring heaven to earth;
12. Faith, love, grace, patience, mercy, joy, kindness are the main ingredients of a good life;
13. Water the grass you are standing on right now and watch what blooms.

“The grass is greener where you water it.” – Neil Barringham