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-----Original Message-----
From: Bobby Greer <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 9:42 AM
Subject: Something to ponder


>Dear all,
>
>        I know this is long, but some of these are so good them with the
group.
>I apologize in advance if some of the more religious sounding offend.
>
>
>
>THE FOLLOWING IS A NEPALESE GOOD LUCK TANTRA TOTEM This tantra totem has
>been sent to you for good luck. It has been sentaround the world ten times
>so far. You will receive good luck within four days of relaying this tantra
>totem. Send copies to people you think need good luck. Don't send money as
>fate has no price. Do not keep this message.The tantra totem must leave
>your hands in 96 hours. You will get avery pleasant surprise. This is true,
>even if you are not superstitious.
>
>INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE
>1.  Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
>2.  Memorize your favorite poem.
>3.  Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all     you
want.
>4.  When you say, "I love you", mean it.
>5.  When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye.
>6.  Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
>7.  Believe in love at first sight.
>8.  Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have
>much.
>9.  Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the
> only wayto live life completely.
>10. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
>11. Don't judge people by their relatives.
>12. Talk slowly but think quickly.
>13. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and
>ask, "Why do you want to know?"
>14. Remember that great love and great
>achievements involve great risk.
>15. Call your mom.
>16. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.
>17. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
>18. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others;
>Responsibility for all your actions.
>19. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
>20. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct
>it.
>21. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
>22. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their
>conversational skills will be as important as any other.
>23. Spend some time alone.
>24. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
>25. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
>26. Read more books and watch less TV.
>27. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back,
>you'll get to enjoy it a second time.
>28. Trust in God but lock your car.
>29. A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to
>create a tranquil harmonious home.
>30. In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation.Don't
>bring up the past.
>31. Read between the lines.
>32. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
>33. Be gentle with the earth.
>34. Pray. There's immeasurable power in it.
>35. Never interrupt when you are being flattered.
>36. Mind your own business.
>37. Don't trust a man/woman who doesn't close his/her eyes when you kiss.
>38. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
>39. If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while
> you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction.
>40. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.
>41. Learn the rules then break some.
>42. Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each
>other is greater than your need for each other.
>43. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
>44. Remember that your character is your destiny.
>45. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.
>
>Now, here's the FUN part !
>Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve.
>0-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.
>5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.
>9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks.
>15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever
>dreamed of will begin to take shape.
>