8 Rules to live by

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Here are eight rules to live inspired by some of the principle of water

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8 Rules to live byWritten in water

Life is complicated

and sometimes it would seem that if only we

could make lists of things to live by…it would be

easier

However‘Where you find the laws most

numerous, there you will find also

the greatest injustice.’Arcesilaus

Rules that are written in stone lead to legalism, Hard hearts andAn adherence to the letter of the law rather than

the spirit.

Instead, the rules we live by ought

be written in water, ever

flowing, life giving, adaptable.

So here are 7 principles of water, and 8 rules for life that they inspire

Water is essential for

all life on Earth

Rule 1We need you- you matter in

this world

Water is the only common substance found naturally in all

three common states of matter

solid, liquid and gas.

Rule 2 Life is full of

changes, be adaptable but always be

yourself.

In one drop of water are

found all the secrets of the

oceans. ~Kahlil Gibran

Rule 3 We are all connected

Pure water is the world's

first and foremost

medicine. ~Slovakian Proverb

Rule 4 The simplest

things are good for

your soul

And Rule 5 – Everyone on

this earth deserves

pure clean water

Water is commonly

referred to as the universal

solvent

Rule 6 Be the person who starts the process that

solves the problem

The only cure for seasickness is to sit on the shady

side of an old brick church in the country.

~Author Unknown

Rule 7 When life gets rough and you

can’t stomach it anymore – cling

to the basic foundations of

faith

Water has no taste, no color, no odor; it

cannot be defined, art relished while ever

mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself.

It fills us with a gratification that

exceeds the delight of the senses. ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPERY

Rule 8Drink in the

mystery of life and be

refreshed

The Cure For Anything

Is Salt Water Sweat, Tears,

Or The Sea. ~Isak Dinesen