Here's part two of a double feature on my blog tonight. This is a compilation of 30 of my rules of life. If you follow me on twitter, sorry for the repeat.
#1 rule of life: be your own toughest critic, and be generous with others.
#2 rule of life: if you can afford to go to a full service restaurant, tip well. those people need it. I try to do about 33%.
#3 rule of life: you're never as cool as you think you are. don't be so easily impressed.
#4 rule of life: treat people better than they treat you. don't expect return for kindness.
#5 rule of life: learn the difference between personal preference and something worth dying for. I doubt coke vs. pepsi is that important.
#6 rule of life: try new things. explore. travel. be spontaneous. keep an open mind.
#7 rule if life: earn people's respect. it goes a lot better than trying to demand it.
#8 rule of life: you can't control circumstances. you can control your attitude. choose to laugh instead of cry.
#9 rule of life: people are meant to be loved, things are meant to be used. not the other way around.
#10 rule of life: your opinion is a lot less desired by others than you think.
#11 rule of life: don't be on either side of a one way relationship. both people must give effort.
#12 rule of life: be content. don't take any friendship, any breath, any blessing for granted.
#13 rule of life: can't keep promises? don't make them.
#14 rule of life: listen more, talk less.
#15 rule of life: there's no taxes on being a servant. live for more than yourself.
#16 rule of life: don't be afraid of being right. if you know the truth, make it known.
#17 rule of life: a lady is a lady. treat her like one. and ladies, let a man treat you like a lady.
#18 rule of life: don't be afraid to challenge the norm.
#19 rule of life: take care of your body. it's the only one you get. not caring does not make you cool.
#20 rule of life: study history. you'll find it's lessons much more practical than you think.
#21 rule of life: black/white, man/woman, republican/democrat, american/not american, we're all people. respect life.
#22 rule of life: even in an issue you may disagree with someone on, you will find a positive lesson from his/her perspective.
#23 rule of life: when it comes to speaking, being understood is better than being impressive.
#24 rule of life: handle success as if it's all you know. handle failure as if you'll never know it again.
#25 rule of life: love isn't proven by what you say. it's proven by what you do.
#26 rule of life: "one may tolerate a world of demons for the sake of an angel." (thank you doctor who) be the angel.
#27 rule of life: "don't give up. don't ever give up."-- jim valvano
#28 rule of life: always believe in the good around you. hang on to life's bright moments. don't let go of true friends.
#29 rule of life: think outside the box. unless, of course, you're a doctor who fan, in which case your box is bigger on the inside.
#30 rule of life: transcend circumstances. live above haters. live beyond yourself.
I hope those were somewhat insightful or interesting. Let me know what you think. Maybe even add your own "rules of life."
-RST
Friday, July 26, 2013
Blessings
I realize I promised a blog post much earlier than this. I apologize to the two people that ever read this. Since I waited so long, I'll combine this into a follow up post on my week working at Royal Family Kids Camp and my church VBS.
Working at RFKC, it was amazing to see kids that needed love so bad. I was sitting on a couch and a little girl just ran up and sat beside me. After just a few minutes of talking, she launched into a tackle hug and ran off. The moment melted my heart. Being around kids for a week who are subjected to abuse, some on a daily basis, will change your perspective. Kids who endure so much pain are able to exude so much joy, yet we complain when a red light is a little too long. I hope I was as much a blessing to the kids as they were to me, even if they did drive me a little crazy. A few random notes:
1. Kids think if you say anything nice to a member of the opposite sex, you should be dating that person.
2. Kids have no concept of sometimes you're first in line, sometimes you're last in line. It happens how it happens.
3. Kids don't realize that if you don't fight back, the fight can't go on.
At first I was nervous to work at the camp. But one week, many memories, much coffee, and a few new friends later, I'm already saying....... Let's do it again!
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My church recently finished VBS. There were 70+ saved, including one that I personally got to talk to. Nothing is more humbling than realizing someone's eternal destiny is your responsibility at the moment. I'm thankful that it's the power of God for salvation because I know if it were up to my words, I would definitely mess it up. I'm thankful that it takes simple faith. Praise God the Gospel still works. Pray for effective follow up/discipleship for those saved. Many come from unsaved homes and won't have much chance for growth without someone actively seeking them out.
The blessings from two separate one week events were too much for me to write or even comprehend. It was worth not being able to have a job just for those two weeks. A good exercise in proper perspective...
-RST
Working at RFKC, it was amazing to see kids that needed love so bad. I was sitting on a couch and a little girl just ran up and sat beside me. After just a few minutes of talking, she launched into a tackle hug and ran off. The moment melted my heart. Being around kids for a week who are subjected to abuse, some on a daily basis, will change your perspective. Kids who endure so much pain are able to exude so much joy, yet we complain when a red light is a little too long. I hope I was as much a blessing to the kids as they were to me, even if they did drive me a little crazy. A few random notes:
1. Kids think if you say anything nice to a member of the opposite sex, you should be dating that person.
2. Kids have no concept of sometimes you're first in line, sometimes you're last in line. It happens how it happens.
3. Kids don't realize that if you don't fight back, the fight can't go on.
At first I was nervous to work at the camp. But one week, many memories, much coffee, and a few new friends later, I'm already saying....... Let's do it again!
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My church recently finished VBS. There were 70+ saved, including one that I personally got to talk to. Nothing is more humbling than realizing someone's eternal destiny is your responsibility at the moment. I'm thankful that it's the power of God for salvation because I know if it were up to my words, I would definitely mess it up. I'm thankful that it takes simple faith. Praise God the Gospel still works. Pray for effective follow up/discipleship for those saved. Many come from unsaved homes and won't have much chance for growth without someone actively seeking them out.
The blessings from two separate one week events were too much for me to write or even comprehend. It was worth not being able to have a job just for those two weeks. A good exercise in proper perspective...
-RST
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