As I have walked this road called life...

[BlueReign]

I have made my own rules for living:

If something sounds too good to be true, it is.

Listen to your mother, she is almost always right.

Don't do anything that you don't want to do. Learn to tell people "no".

There is no such thing as a secret. If you tell one person a secret they will always tell at least 2 other people even if it is their momma, and their dog.

Don't lie. the truth will always come out.

[Chi_ZETABBW]

I agree. At the old age of 36, I follow a few rules, that I learned through life experience.

Life is too short to be unhappy and go through BS. If you in a bad relationship, get out and stop making excuses. Hate your job, get another, even if it pays less. Girlfriends bringing you down, drop them.

Enjoy and live for today, but save for the future. You can do them both.

Don't live above your means, simplify your life.

Just because you wear it on your AZZ, doesn't make it an asset.

You can't buy love.

[prettypoodle6]

here are my rules for life:

* be kind - there is no reason to be mean just because.

* dont stress/worry - there can only be 2 outcomes.. good or bad ..and neither are worth making yourself sick.

* live your life as if you plan to live to be 100 - no one should be a burnt out has-been by the age of 25.

* say what you mean and do what you say

* love the COMPLETE you (physical, mental, spiritual, financial.... whatever!)

[RHOyal-Silence]

here are my rules (i am still making more):

1) always love who u are (even on your bad hair days)
2) don't put someone else down just to lift u up.
3) say hello when u enter a room (it's just polite)
4) don't put off tomorrow if u can do it today
5) if u believe in God, give thanks for every thing (even if it seems small to you)
6) don't breakdown when something bad happens because bad times do not last always.
it helps you to be a stronger person

[MIDWESTDIVA]

You can't change anyone, so accept people the way they are, or get to steppin'.

[silent1]

I really need to take you guys good advice.Especially Blue Reign's "LEARN TO SAY NO IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO DO SOMETHING"

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[BlueReign]

I had to remind myself this week to

Do not do anything I don't want to do!!

Here are more:

Live for today. Tomorrow is not promised.

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Be positive!

[RHOyal-Silence]

here are some helpful rules i need to follow:

don't let your heart get broken by the same person twice!

don't be mad at your mate for something he does in your dreams!

learn to laugh

[BlueReign]

Never say never.

Don't put all of your eggs in one basket. Always have Plan B.


Again, I have to remind myself to "don't do anything that I really don't want to do" JUST SAY NO!!

[TRSimon]

Things I have picked up along the way...

1. The things I have hated most in others were things I had not resolved with myself.

2. If I work on straightening up my own attitude and listening to God, I am too busy to be bothered or held back by the shortcomings and shortsightedness of others.

3. I cannot control the past. I can learn from it and make things better right now, though.

4. Tomorrow never comes. It is good to make plans, but I put my passion in the present.

5. I will not be a prisoner of another person's mistakes. I will forgive.

6. Money is important to provide life's necessities, but it cannot heal the things which are sometimes broken in the blind pursuit of it.

TR Simon

[kizzie22]

Here is my moto: Always put God first in your life and everything else will fall into place.

[hipshimmy]

The very first I remember telling myself while in preschool "It's ok to be different because God made us that way.
1) Treat others the way you would want them to treat you.
2) Practice what you preach
3) Remember that when you point the finger at someone else, 3 are pointing back at you
4) You get one life per lifetime so remember to love it
5) Don't waste your future dwelling on the past
6) There is nothing more expensive than regret
7) What you do or put out to the universe is given back to you 3x in return.
8) Bloom where you are planted
9) Live each day to the fullest because you will never know when it will be your last (this one added after 9/11)
Well my list grows with time and experience so I will probably have more rules to live by

[novella000]

I think I will print some of these out...
Especially yours HipShimmy

I think mine are similar to ones already posted...

Live your life, it's yours

Set your own personal rules and try stick to them... You have to know what's right for you. In doing that, retain the ability to forgive yourself.

Send out good vibes, no matter the circumstance, you are the only person responsible for your actions.

Concerning your actions towards others: do your best to be your best, and good will always result. Even if it means that that person leaves you, doesn't return the love, or resents you.

Love YOU! Nobody else will be able to do a better job of it!!

[SeriousSigma22]

Sorors and friends,

Here are some of my rules to live by:

1. Don't dwell on the things that you can't change!

2. If you say that you will do something fullfil that commitment.

3. Learn to say that powerful word that has one consonant and one vowel "No!"


4. Don't try to solve your family, sorors, and friend's problems because it will only backfire in your face!

5. Tell your family members and friends that you love them and really show them that you care,because you never know if the end is near or you just won't see them in a long while!

6. Put God first in your life!

7. Don't let your material possessions control your life.


8. Don't start nothing and there won't be nothing!

Another really good topic folks!

[jihad1906]

this is for the ladie this something i tell my little cousins ansd my female friends

few men are worth crying over
and when/if you meet one who is
then he won't make you cry