These are good words to ponder!
Mariana

> 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.