Pam's Manifesto (Because EVERYONE should have their own Manifesto)

manifesto

a public declaration of intent, policy, aims, etc, as issue by a political party, government, or movement

Well I may not be a political party, or a government but maybe I'm a movement...I will be anyway if everyone would write one of these too!

My Manifesto...

I was thinking a lot last night that I need my own manifesto. A guide to how to live my life. Since I don't cling to illusionist fantasies I might need something. Ironically the ten commandments do come to mind as far as what to follow. Don't covert other people's Mercedes and Jags. Don't cheat. Respect your parents, etc. etc. etc. You know the whole yin and yang? What do you do if there's more yin than there is yang?



But seriously I don't believe you can live everyday like its your last because if you did would you ever make it into work? So, how can you balance your manifesto with the reality of your existence? A litany of cliches come to mind, "never let them see you sweat", "Siege the Day" (Carpe Diem in Latin but who knows Latin these days? Not me.)

So, when you wake up always open the door or walk around outside and listen to nature rising from it's sleep. That anchors you to the natural world. Believe (and know) that you are part of this rhythm - this morning awakening.

Do you best but don't kill yourself trying. After all you want to be here tomorrow. Unless of course you are going for the live like there's no tomorrow...then dismiss this rule. But then again why would you be trying to do your best?

Learn more than one thing a day. Really, the saying is learn one thing a day but that's way too limiting. Unless its one of those transcendental things that enlightens your perspective and let's you float in mid air!

Write everyday - even if its just a list of things to do.

Kiss your significant other everyday - and tell them you love them. Don't do this to random people though. Somehow the gesture doesn't translate well.

Find creative ways out of messes.

Make messes while being creative.

Put yourself first 90% of the time. Really, why should anyone ask you to put them first? What, are they that helpless?

Eat well - not too much but balanced, healthy and good food.

Listen to music everyday. Pretend your life is to a soundtrack. Pick a different one every day. (Hopefully you will not pick the Sound of Music.)

Sit outside on occasion and enjoy the cool breezes.

Drink in moderation but often.

Understand the other side. Sometimes argue the other side. Keep people guessing.

Know your limitations and ask for help.

Provide love and support to the ones you care about.

Don't sweat the small stuff and know the difference between small and momentarily large stuff and really BIG stuff!



originally posted on 08/06/10