8 Rules to live by
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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