I have a Small Collection of Big Rules that I live my life by. It is such a beautiful, stress free way to live. Whenever I am in any situation I just refer to my little collection of big rules and they tell me what to do. They are (and maybe always will be?) in a state of evolution. I collect and change and discard them.

Dose anyone else have some rules they live their lives by? A Mantra they recite. A resolution they must keep. A promise they made themselves. A sentence that stays in your mind?

I believe everyone should try to develop these things. They will be different for everyone. They make life so much less complicated! You don’t have to toss and turn, you just obey the rules.

“Dive in” - Go to that party, try that weird food, jump into the freezing cold ocean at midnight. Get OUTSIDE the comfort zone because this is where the greatest rewards are.

“Open up” - Be honest. Be vulnerable. Secrecy breeds sin and shame. Let the light shine on every aspect of your life. Be accountable for every action.

“Slow down” - The Journey is the destination. Stop and feel the grass on your feet, notice clouds and insects and always be grateful for every moment. Life is just one moment.

“Do it” - Stop procrastinating! Sit down and write, get in there and do it! Seize the day. Be active. Don’t waste a second.

“Push through” - We labor and sweat so we can reap a harvest. You need to push through hard times if you want to enjoy the fruits.