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10 Rules for a Happy Life

 1) Take time enough to pray
     for it will encourage you
 2) give your all while at work
     and success will follow through.

 3) Set aside time for play
     for it's playtime that makes you whole,
 4) always strive to be friendly
     if happiness would be your goal.

 5) Take time to be all alone
     it will give you peace and make you kind,
 6) take time for you to read
     to strengthen your will and your mind.

 7) Take plenty of time to laugh
     it will lighten the heaviest heart,
 8) set aside time to dream
     that's how great things get their start.

 9) Take all the time you can to love
     you'll be surprised at the peace it brings,
10)take time out to plan
     and you'll have time for the first 9 things !
— docmaverick, Sep 03, 2009

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Seren

Seren

16 years 9 months ago

Dearest Doc

This is a wonderful prayer each of the ten steps or commandments for life ... beautiful work as always ... love and hugz Jayne x x .... Quote:-"We did not change as we grew older; we just became more clearly ourselves. Lynn Hall"
Fleur MacDonald

Fleur MacDonald

16 years 9 months ago

Oh yeah,

this is so true and you have brought it to paper, clear as day! This list should be in everyone's home, on everyone's lips and on every policy. Not to be forgotten!! this should be a law!!! :0fleur
docmaverick

docmaverick

16 years 9 months ago

Fleur....

...you're absolutely correct. This SHOULD be on everybody's lips, but as for "law", that might be too much to expect !L.o.l. Thank you for the kind remarks, I DO appreciate your opinion. "Write on"! sincerely, #{:-{)}8==== docmaverick.
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Antoinette Mar…

16 years 9 months ago

Wonderful write as....

as usual Doc, and again an enjoyable read....thanks