My top 11 list.

Years ago when I read President George Albert Smith's Creed I was fascinated with the idea of formally writing a personal creed.  Of course we have living our religion as a creed for all of us but so did President Smith.  The 1932 article says in part:
...This creed was a self-written guideline to measure his desires and conduct, and the reason for the conduct, by which he wanted to guide his life.   

He narrowed it down to 11 points.  And now, never seen by any eyes but mine, the Top 11 on My Creed..................... 

1) Refuse to be offended

2) Trust but verify  (thanks, President Reagan, for that one!)

3) Forgive everyone everything

4)Even the thinnest of pancakes has 2 sides

5)Let go and let God  (isn't thanks due to AA on this one?)

6)Don't want more for people than they want for themselves

7)When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
         (thank you...Thomas Jefferson)

8)The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and 
   expecting different results.  (thank you...Albert Einstein)

9) Love unconditionally

10) Pray unceasingly

11) Keep all confidences

I left off--Time heals all wounds and wounds all heels.  It's very hard to limit, truths to live by as your own code of behavior, to 11 points!  I think I could easily adopt the list below as an addendum to my Top 11 list and count it as  #11-A!  I think I'll do that.  Consider it done!  I need to take the numbers off and list them alphabetically!! 

I really like the list below and wish I knew who/whom to credit.  sorry.  Everything on there is in my mind. I think I need to revise my list!  Yes!!!

Some Good Thoughts...

Life isn't always fair, but it's still good... If it doesn't seem like it, change your point of view. When in doubt, just take the next small step. One step leads to another. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. CHOOSE to forgive. Your acquaintances won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch. Pay off your credit cards every month. Not enough money? Then do what you can and get rid of them as soon as possible. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone. Plan for retirement starting with your first paycheck. If you didn't, then start with your NEXT paycheck! When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. Besides, who wants to resist?? Make peace with your past so it won't mess up the present and future. It's OK to let your children see you cry. Then they know you are like them and they aren't alone in their sorrows. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their trials are all about. If a relationship has to be hidden, you shouldn't be in it. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind and refreshes your body. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. Whatever doesn't do you in, really does make you stronger. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. The second one is up to you and no one else. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take "no" for an answer. Get out the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't keep it for a faraway occasion. Today is here... and only here for a moment. Over prepare, then go with the flow. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?' Always choose life. Forgive everyone, everything, including yourself! What other people think of you is none of your business. Time heals almost everything. Give it time. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. Believe in miracles. They are happening all around you. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it each day. Growing old beats the alternative (dying young). Your children get only one childhood, BE THERE. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. Meet each day with excitement and expectation...The best is yet to come. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up, it will make you feel better. Yield. Bend, don't break. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Enjoy the time you have. Wednesday........ If not me...who?  If not now...when? = You snooze. You lose!~~~Sometimes!