15 secrets to a good life.

Actually, these might be better labeled "15 secrets to contentment," since you might be in considerable discomfort, but choosing to see beyond it.

1. Say please, thank you, you're welcome, and sorry, even when you don't mean it.

2. Listen to your parents, your wife, your minister, your boss.

3. Do what the police tell you.

4. Think about good things; you'll begin thinking of more.

5. Pray.

6. Eat what's put in front of you, including restaurants and when you're paying for it.

7. Take less than what you're offered.

8. Give more than what's asked.

9. Give privately out of your abundance.

10. Assume the best until you know the worst.

11. Say only 10% of what enters your head.

12. Hug your family and tell them they matter.

13. Feed the hungry.

14. Clothe the naked.

15. House the homeless.

16. Enjoy a hamburger and fries once in a while.

(The hamburger and fries are the best part, but optional.)

Imagine a world in which this was true of everyone. Even a handful.

[2014-08-13]

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