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Instructions for Life  |
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The following is attributed to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. I don't know if he really penned these words, but they are good advice in any case. |
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Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. | ||||||||
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When you lose, don't lose the lesson. | ||||||||
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Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions. | ||||||||
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Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. | ||||||||
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Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly. | ||||||||
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Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. | ||||||||
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When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. | ||||||||
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Spend some time alone every day. | ||||||||
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Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values. | ||||||||
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Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. | ||||||||
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Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time. | ||||||||
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A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life. | ||||||||
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In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past. | ||||||||
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Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality. | ||||||||
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Be gentle with the earth. | ||||||||
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Once a year, go some place you've never been before. | ||||||||
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Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other. | ||||||||
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Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it. | ||||||||
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Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. | ||||||||
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