Life's Little Instruction..................

[Dipika]

 

 
 Life's Little Instruction.............................
 
  Sing in the shower.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Learn 3 clean jokes.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full.
Compliment 3 people every day.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Keep it simple.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Floss your teeth.
Ask for a raise when you think you've earned it.
Overtip breakfast waitresses.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Say, "Thank you" a lot.
Say, "Please" a lot.
Avoid negative people.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Wear polished shoes.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Carry jumper cables in your truck.
Have a firm handshake.
Send lots of Valentine cards.
Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Look people in the eye.
Be the first to say hello.
Use the good silver.
Return all things you borrow.
Make new friends, but cherish the old ones.
Keep a few secrets.
Sing in a choir.
Plant flowers every spring.
Have a dog. <Or cat >
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Stop blaming others.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Wave at kids on school busses.
Be there when people need you.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
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 for love.
Rekindle old friendships.
Count your blessings.
Call your mother.

by H. Jackson Brown Jr.



Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM
   
 
 

   

 

 

 
 
 

[Dipika]

Life's Little Instruction Book
-- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.





Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.
Be kinder than necessary.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Don't major in minor things.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.
Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.
Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.
Believe in love at first sight.
Talk slow but think quick.
Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
Always put something in the collection plate.
Turn enemies into friends by doing something nice for them.
Remember that a good example is the best sermon.
Don't let weeds grow around your dreams.
Don't take good friends, good health, or a good marriage for granted.
Pray. There is immeasurable power in it.
Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
Never ignore evil.
Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.
Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.
Spoil your wife, not your children.
Never be too busy to meet someone new.
To help your children turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.
Remember that life's most treasured moments often come unannounced.
Become the world's most thoughtful friend.
Rebuild a broken relationship.
Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.
Never resist a generous impulse.
Don't live with the brakes on.

 
Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

“Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own.”

      “Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.”

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”

      “You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.”

      “Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best.”

“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”

      “Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

      “Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.”

"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”

“Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.”

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

      “Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.”


“Yes I love him. I love him more than anything else in this world and there is nothing that I would like better than to hold on to him forever. But I know it's not for the best. So no matter how much my heart is going to break, I've got to let him go so he can know just how much I love him. Maybe if I'm lucky, he'll come back, but if not, I can make it through this.”

      “It doesn't matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions.”

      “Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.”

      “People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.”

      “If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure.”

      “Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners.”

“Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.”

      “Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep.”

      “When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it's a good indication of what you're made of.”

      “Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.”

“Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so.”

      “Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.”

"Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you.”

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

“You can't hire someone to practice for you.”

      “A racehorse that consistently runs just a second faster than another horse is worth millions of dollars more. Be willing to give that extra effort that separates the winner from the one in second place.”

      “Luck marches with those who give their very best”

      “Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.”

      “Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.”

We're constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be happy is someone or some thing to be enthusiastic about.”

      “In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely.”

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

      “I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.”

      “Until it is kindled by a spirit as flamingly alive as the one which gave it birth a book is dead to us. Words divested of their magic are but dead hieroglyphs.”

      “Let your performance do the thinking.”

“If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.”

      “Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.”

“When you have nothing important or interesting to say, don't let anyone persuade you to say it.”

      “You either make dust or eat dust.”

“Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.”

“You can always tell when a man's well informed. His views are pretty much like your own.”

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

      “Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.”

Remember that a person who is foolish with money is foolish in other ways too.

Turn enemies into friends by doing something nice for them.

Be the first to Forgive.

Never betray a confidence.

Create a little signal only your husband knows so that you can show him you love him across a crowded room.

Love deeply and passionately .You might get hurt,but it's the only way to live life completely.

Never be the first to break the family tradition.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Don't marry a man who is miser with his money.


Don't marry a woman who picks at her food.

Never ask a barber is u need a haircut.

Don't buy someone's else troubles.


Be the first to fight for a just cause.


Make a habit of reading something inspiring and cheerful just before going to bed.

Spend some time alone.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Life's Little instruction Book
Whenever you hear an ambulance siren, say a prayer for the person inside.

Hold a child's hand when crossing the street.

Don't forget that a couple of words of praise or encouragement can make someone's day.

Remember that a minute of anger denies you sixty seconds of happiness.

On your birthday, send your mom a thank-you card.

Never criticize your country when travelling abroad.

Never complain about a flight delayed for mechanical repairs. Waiting on the ground is infinitely better than the alternative.

When you hear a kind word spoken about a friend, tell him so.

To put someone in your debt, do something nice for their child.

When loved ones drive away, watch until you can no longer see the car.

Keep a backup copy of your personal address and telephone book.

Never buy a coffee table you can't put your feet on.

Say something positive as early as possible every day.

Believe in miracles but don't depend on them.

Regardless of the situation, remember that nothing is ever lost by courtesy.

When staying at a hotel or motel, don't accept a room next to the ice or vending machines.

Enjoy the satisfaction that comes from doing little things well.

Never go near a kid who's holding a water hose unless you want to get wet.

Never refuse a holiday dessert.

If you are involved in an automobile accident, don't admit fault ( there may be extenuating circumstances ) and don't discuss the accident with anyone except the police and your insurance agent.

Encourage your children to join a choir.

Never allow anyone to intimidate you.

Watch your finances like a hawk.

Don't forget that we are ultimately judged by what we give, not by what we get.

Never complain about the music in someone else's car when you're a passenger.

Remember that it's better to be cheated in price than in quality.

When reading self-help books, include your religious books.

Each year, take a first-day-of-school photograph of your children.

Learn the rules of any sport your children play.

Never hesitate to do what you know is right.

Don't work for recognition,but do work worthy of recognition.

Share your knowledge and experience. Be charitable in your speech,actions and judgement.

Work for a company where the expectations of you are high.

Remember that a kind word goes a long way.

Don't compare your children with their siblings/classmates.

Be enthusastic in your expressions of gratitude and appreciation.

Ask permission before taking someone's photograph.

Join the rotary or another civic club.

When no great harm will result , let your children do it their way, even if you know they are wrong. They will learn more from their mistakes than from their successes.

Forgive quickly.

Remember that all success comes at a price.

When your give someone a camera as a gift, make sure it's loaded with film and has a battery.

Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.

Kiss your children good night, even if they are already asleep.

Compliment the parent when you observe a well-behaved child.

When travelling, sleep with your wallet, car keys, room key, eye-glasses and shoes nearby.

Spend twice as much time praising as you do criticizing.

Remember the credo of Walt Disney: THINK ; BELIEVE ; DREAM ; DARE.

When someone lets you down, don't give up on them.

Treat your company's money as you would your own.

Remember that life's big changes rarely give advance warning.

Teach your childern never underestimate someone with a disability.

What you have to do , do wholeheartly.

Find a job you love and give it everything you've got.

Keep good financial records.

Make a list of travel necessities, laminate it, and keep it in your suitcase.

Seek respect rather than popularity.

Seek quality rather than luxury.

Don't hand out your troubles to your friends and co-workers.

Occationally let your children help you, even if it slows you down.

Always take your vacation time.

Start a smile file of kokes , articles and cartoons that make you laugh.

When you need a little advice call your grandparents.

Teach your sons as well as your daughters to cook.

Remember that when your mom says "you'll regret it ", you probably will .

Be prompt when picking up or dropping off your children for school or other activities.

Don't sit while ladies are standing.

Play catch with a kid.

Never ignore an old barking dog.

Respect your elders.

If you are not goinh to use a discount coupon, leave it on the shelf with the product for someone else to use.

Keep a pad and pencil by every phone.

If you dial a wrong number , don't just hang up ; offer an apology.

Spend a couple of hours each week reading magazines that have nothing to do with your job or lifestyles.

Hold yourself to the same high standards that you require of others.

Don't open anyone else's mail.

If you are a guest at a wedding , take lots of shapshots and send them along with the negatives to the bride and groom as quickly as you can. They have a long time to wait for the formal pictures and will be thrilled to receive the ones you took.

Offer hope.

Let your word be your bond.

Count your change.

when you need to apologize to someone, do it in person.

Take your child on a tour of alocal university.

Be happy for with what you have while working for what you want .

Let your children observe your being generous to those in need.

Celebrate even small victories.

Cut your toenails in private.

After going to bed, refuse to worry about problems until the morning.

Whisper in your sleeping child's ear, 'I love you'.

Don't take medicine in the dark.

When a friend is in need , help him without his having to ask.

Keep an empty gas can in your trunk.

Frame anything your child brings home on his first day of school.

Keep $10 in your glove box for emergencies.

Never be too busy to meet someone new.

To help your children turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.

Dust, then vacuum.

Let your children know that regardless of what happens, you'll always be there for them.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Compliment three people every day

have a dog


Remember other people's birthdays

Overtrip breakfast waitresses

Have a firm handshake

Look people in the eye

Learn to play a musical instrument

Sing, other then in the shower

Plant flowers every spring

Be the first to say ¨Hello

Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford
Drag me to re-order 


Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated

Learn to identify the music of Chopin, Mozart, and Beethoven

Donate two pints of blood every year

keep secrets

write "thank you" notes promptly

Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day

Don't waste time learning the "tricks of the trade." Instead, learn the trade
Drag me to re-order 


Never mention being on a diet

make the best of bad situations

Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life

Surprise loved ones with little unexpected gifts

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Have a firm handshake.

Look people in the eye.

Sing in the shower.

Own a great stereo system.

If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

Keep secrets.

Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the
difference.

Whistle.

Avoid sarcastic remarks.

Choose your life's mate carefully. >From this one decision will come 90 per
cent of all your happiness or misery.

Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

Lend only those books you never care to see again.

Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.

When playing games with ! children, let them win.

Give people a second chance, but not a third.

Be romantic.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as
important as it first seems.

Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your
convenience, not the caller's.

Be a good loser.

Be a good winner.

Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

Keep it simple.

Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.

Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross
the same river.

Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets

Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the
things you didn't do more than the one's you did.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to
acknowledge those who helped you.

Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.

Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a
few minutes.

Begin each day with some of your favorite music.

Once in a while, take the scenic route.

Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're
terrific.'

Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.

Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas
sometimes strike at 3 a.m.

Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial
their job.

Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.

Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.

Become someone's hero.

Marry only for love.

Count your blessings.

Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.

Wave at the children on a school bus.

Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your
ability to deal with people.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Have a firm handshake.
Look people in the eye.
Sing in the shower.
Own a great stereo system.
If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
Keep secrets.
Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
Whistle.
Avoid sarcastic remarks.
Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90% of all your happiness or misery.
Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
Lend only those books you never care to see again.
Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
When playing games with children, let them win.
Give people a second chance, but not a third.
Be romantic.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your convenience, not the caller's.
Be a good loser.
Be a good winner.
Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
Keep it simple.
Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
Live your life so that your epitaph could read "No Regrets."
Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
Once in a while, take the scenic route.
Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
Become someone's hero.
Marry only for love.
Count your blessings.
Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
Wave at the children on a school bus.
Remember that 80% of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
Don't expect life to be fair.


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Marry the man of your dreams. Don't settle for less.

Kiss your husband passionately in an unexpected moment.

As often as you can, give in to the request for "just one more story, Mommy."


Spare no expense on your children's portraits. You will cherish them forever.



Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

A successful marriage, like a well-tended garden, takes constant care and the couple who spends time creating a joyful marriage and loving family discovers that it is the best investment they can make.


Joy can come from such simple things as the sun on your face, the sound of your child's laughter, or making someone cinnamon toast.

Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM

[Dipika]

Do the right thing, regardless of what others think.

Every day look for some small way to improve your marriage.

Be forgiving of yourself and the others .


Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated


Sai baba let your holy lotus feet be our sole refuge.OMSAIRAM