Do It Now

Nothing changes. Nothing matters.  "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" Well, you know the saying.  These thoughts are the enemy of enjoying life.  More important, they are not true.  The most vital belief you need in order to live your life fully is that actions matter.  Actions are called for.  Actions are rewarded.  Take action now.  There's no reason you shouldn't, and many reasons you should.

Never Stop Learning

There is really only one way things ever improve.  Progress comes from learning.  The learning may come from a teacher, from a book, or from experience and personal curiosity.  But no matter what its origin, learning is the essence not only of a society's progress, but of personal progress.  The decision and commitment to continue learning are the decision and commitment to continue truly living and to live not just as you always have but as you truly can.

Don't Let Irritation Be Louder Than Joy

Which is more important, good or bad?  Regardless of which you consider to be the right answer, bad is often a bigger part of our thoughts.  The traffic jam that bogs down our day stays in our thoughts longer than the open road that sped us on our way.  The rude clerk is memorable long after the nice clerk is forgotten.  Remind yourself to see the good, to think about the good, to remember the good.  the good is out there just as much as the bad, but we are often prone to miss it.

Volunteer for Yourself

Volunteering for a cause you care about is not only a great benefit to others but also a great benefit to yourself.  Volunteering demonstrates or own humanity to us, and it offers us a wonderful opportunity for cultivating feelings of connection to our community.  Give of yourself to others because it is the greatest gift you can give to yourself.