Joshua Guffey

Posts Tagged ‘Things that make us human’

Wow. If you only ever watch one of my videos, I think this would be my pick. At least today it is.
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I got this by email and thought it was so good that I had to share it.

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.

8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.

12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.

16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.

19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important sex organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ‘In five years, will this matter?’

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive everyone everything.

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.

35. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative — dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

42. The best is yet to come…

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

It’s estimated 93% won’t forward this. If you are one of the 7% who will, forward this with the title ‘7%’.

Amanda Baggs has a compelling message. If you watch till the end you’ll have a new perspective on ‘autism’.

I got this via email today and thought it was worth sharing:

Never deprive anyone of hope; it could be the only thing a person owns.

Don’t make decisions when you are angry.

Watch your posture.

Don’t pay for a job until it’s finished.

Beware of who has nothing to lose.

Learn how to say “no” courteously and promptly.

Don’t expect life to be fair.

Don’t hesitate to lose a battle it if helps you win the war.

Don’t procrastinate. Do what needs to be done when it needs to be done.

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

Watch the sun rise at least once a month.

Look people in the eye.

Say “please” and “thank you” often.

Spend less than what you earn.

Do unto others as you wish others did to you.

Learn how to keep secrets.

Own up to your mistakes.

Always tell the truth.

Don’t repeat all you hear, don’t say all you think.

Don’t criticize people, praise them.

Learn how to listen, it’s an art.

Don’t believe all you hear.

Enjoy beauty.

Don’t lose control at any time, take a deep breath.

You are the way you breathe.

Meditate for thirty minutes every day.

Enjoy your free time!

Cherish your friends.

Be honest, earn people’s respect.

You have the right to be happy!

Shed hate and rancour, they hurt you more than they do others.

There are things you can’t get back: the spoken word, the time that has gone by, and lost opportunities.

Do only one thing at a time.

Immortality exists, it’s called knowledge. Ask what you don’t know and remember it for when you’re asked.

Discover pleasure in simple things: eating, breathing, tasting, touching, seeing, sleeping….

Happiness is like a piggy bank, put in it as much as you can.

James was like the Energizer bunny tonight at bed time. I haven’t seen him much lately so we were both excited to see each other. Here is the first published video taken with my new iPhone 3GS.

Becky is getting ready for bed and were are being playful with her. Cuz we love ‘er! Lots. Sappy, I know. Luckily the video isn’t. Enjoy the baby laughs.