In the last week at the RV park we are staying at, a family came to visit (the wife’s parents park almost right behind us). I’ve been writing a lot of tweets lately about how great it is to meet like-minded people. I wrote similar tweets when I meet Amelia and Kyle and family. On Facebook, my friend Barbara asked “But one learns more from being surrounded by those with diverse minds.” I thought this was a great topic for discussion, so here goes.

In a cd by John Maxwell, he talked about the fact that when you die people will sum you up in one sentence, so select it now and live it purposefully. I heard a great quote by a Bollywood actor Kamalahasan, who said that death is to life as a period is to a sentence. Combining these two ideas, I’d like to set this idea up for you to think about. Death is inevitable, as is the punctuation at the end of a sentence. What kind of life sentence do you desire: is it long, but run-on; mediocre and useless; short and sweet; succinct and intelligent; wise and humorous; and or full of passion and vitality? It is up to you, as it is your life. Pick it now, then live it so that your thoughts, words and actions all reflect your truth (as Colette Carlson calls it), all reflect your life sentence.

1. Pause before speaking, when angry, when … any time.
2. Stop getting angry!
3. Listen more.
4. Read more.
5. Start marking up your books when you read great nuggets that tug at you.
6. Put up that vision board already woman!!!
7. Keep exercising. No excuses.
8. Go out on more dates with your husband.
9. Go on more dates with the kids individually.
10. Be more mysterious.
11. Keep writing those ideas and then ACT!!
12. Dream, struggle, victory!!! Dream more, prepare and struggle more and then enjoy/learn from those victories/failure with no apologies/excuses.
13. Keep questioning, thinking, and learning the truth.
14. Seek like-minded people.
15. Be so very thankful, you have been blessed so very much.
16. Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) everything that is important to you: spirituality, relationships, wellness, purpose-driven work and finances.
17. Find mentors in all areas and be prepared to really listen and learn.
18. Be more empathetic and less judgmental.
19. Forgive.
20. Live your best life every day. Start it really early. 6 a.m. would be great. 5 a.m. even better.