First of Ten Commandments of “Retirement”
Thank you for your response to yesterday’s blog! From that same source comes another piece that’s too good for us not to spend extra time enjoying; yes, there’s overlap but wow it’s good —
I. Have An Attitude Of Gratitude
First and foremost, recognize that every day we’re given is a gift we should absorb. Take the time to celebrate life, and appreciate the things around you. Listen to the birds. Smell the grass. Hug your significant other. Look for things to be thankful for, and focus on the Good.
For those in the Early Retirement community, we should be even more grateful. Sure, we worked hard, but none of us couldn’t have gotten here if we didn’t have something in our lives to be thankful for.
Tune out the noise that our society is so effective at producing, and…
…Take some time to appreciate life.
Ia. Give With A Generous Heart
Ok, I’m cheating. For those of you paying attention, you’ll see that I ended up with 11 Commandments. I couldn’t decide whether “Gratitude” or “Generosity” should be #1, so I hereby enter them as a tie. My blog, my rules.
If you’re reading this blog, you likely have more wealth than 90% of the people in this world. Be generous, and be happy about it. Find a cause you believe in, and support it.
- Tip that struggling waitress with a nice big fat tip, and know you’re making her day.
- Give an anonymous gift to someone who needs it.
- Take a friend or two out to dinner, and pick up the tab.
- Tithe, if you’re so led.
- Give away stuff instead of selling it.
- Give, and do it with a generous heart.
Your life will be better for it.
SOURCE: https://www.theretirementmanifesto.com/the-ten-commandments-of-retirement/
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