Fallible

Life will throw many things your way, and many times you will win. But there will be many times you will fail. It’s impossible to do the right thing, every moment, every day. And being human is just another word for fallible. It’s also an acronym for Hesitating Uncles Make Aunts Nervous, but no one ever uses that.

Attentive

Be attentive to those around you. Provide eye contact during conversations. Ask them how they are. Seek counsel, if it’s appropriate. And if you know them well, demand large sums of money.

Dreams

Toxic thinking can poison conversations, attitudes, and relationships. Avoid toxic thinking by focusing on the good in people. Find the bright side and stick with it. Before long, your attitude and conversations and relationships will show improvement beyond your wildest dreams. Including that dream involving Scooby, Shaggy, and the Kardashians.

Breathe

Breathing is fundamental for controlling emotional extremes. If anger enters a moment, take the moment back with a deep breath. If sadness consumes you, breathe deeply, and let the air fill every space in your body. And if you find yourself swallowed up by paranoia, there’s nothing you can do. You’re going to die.

Strength

Obstacles in our path are a necessity in life. If it weren’t for obstacles, life would be less interesting. The lack of a challenge leads to a lack of any type of growth. Working against resistance makes us stronger in the end. Free weights make us stronger in the arms and legs.

Attitude

An attitude is much more powerful than words or deeds. Your bearing dictates so much about you. Words can always be countered with arguments. Deeds can often be misinterpreted. But an attitude colors everything about you. Bring despair to a meeting, and despair is what you receive. Bring indifference to a friend, and the friend will not be your friend for long. But bring a smile to your encounters, and people will listen and observe with interest. A full smile shows compassion, warmth, and what you had for lunch.

Rising Sun

As you watch the sun rise and fall, be reminded that life is also a cycle. With the new day comes an awareness of surroundings, discovery, and a chance at renewal. With the night we find rest and recuperation. But as you continue to watch the sun, be aware that you'll go blind if you keep doing that.