Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Dalai Lama's 18 rules for living



At the start of the new millennium the Dalai Lama issued eighteen rules for living.
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In case you never saw them
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Here they are.
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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:
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Respect for self
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Respect for others
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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, honourable 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 someplace 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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