Yusupha, thanks for sharing. KB >From: Yusupha C Jow <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: This has some good rules for life.... >Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:44:58 EDT > >I received this from a friend. Found some of the 'rules' interesting > >This TANTRA came from India. >It doesn’t matter whether you are superstitious or not. It’s really >worth >reading, OK? >This is a Nepalese Tantra Totem for good luck. > >Send copies to whoever you want to wish good luck...... > >INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR LIFE: > >Eat lots of rye rice. > >Give people more than they want, and do it with all your heart. > >Memorize your favorite poem. > >Do not believe everything you hear, do not spend all you have, and do not >sleep for as long as you wish. > >Whenever you say “I love You” mean it. > >Whenever you say “I’m sorry” look the person right in the eyes. > >Believe in love at first sight. > >Never ignore someone’s dreams. > >Love deeply and passionately. You may get hurt, but it is the only way to >live life completely. > >Tackle any disagreements in a clean manner, do not offend. > >Never judge a person based on their relatives. > >Speak slowly, but think fast. > > >Whenever someone asks you something you don’t want to answer, smile and >ask >“why do you want to know?” > >Remember that the deepest love and the greatest achievements are the ones >bearing the most risk. > >Call your mother. If you can’t, at least think of her. > >Say “Bless you” whenever someone sneezes. > >If you happen to lose, do not miss the lesson. > > >Remember the 3 R’s: Respect yourself, Respect everyone else, and be >Responsible for all of your actions. > >Do not allow a little dispute to put an end to a great friendship. > >Whenever you notice you’ve made a mistake, do all that is necessary to >fix it. >......Immediately. > >Smile whenever you pick up the phone, for the caller will be able to notice >it. > >Marry a person who likes to chat, for when your old age comes, chatting >will >be one of the best qualities you can find in someone. > >Spend some time alone. > >Embrace changes, but do not repudiate your own values. > >Remember that sometimes silence is the best answer. > >Read more books and watch less TV. > >Lead a good and honest life. Like this, when you are old and remember the >past, you will see how you can enjoy it all once again. > >Trust GOD, but lock your car. > >A good atmosphere in your home is important. > >Do whatever is possible to keep your home peaceful and harmonious. > >If you have a quarrel with someone close to you, try to solve only the >present issue. > >Do not live in the past. > >Read between the lines. > >Share your knowledge. It’s a way of achieving immortality. > >Be gentle to our Planet.... > >Do not block mother nature. > >Keep yourself busy only with your own matters. > >Do not trust a partner who never closes their eyes when kissing you. > >At least once a year, visit a place you have never been. > >If you make lots of money, do some charity while alive. That’s the best >reward fortune can provide you with. > >Remember that sometimes under-achievement is good luck. > >Learn all the rules well, so you’ll know how to break them in the proper >manner. > >Remember: the best relationship is the one where the love of one for >another >matters more than the need to be with each other. > >Judge your level of success by what you have had to renounce to achieve it. > >Face Love and cooking with absolute commitment, not expecting too much in >return. > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L >Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >You may also send subscription requests to >[log in to unmask] >if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your >full name and e-mail address. >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------