‘A few strong instincts and a few plain rules suffice us.’ ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Life can be ridiculously complicated, if you let it. I suggest we simplify.Thich Nhat Hanh’s quote, which I’ve stolen as this site’s subtitle, is the shortest guide to life you’ll ever need:“Smile, breath, and go slowly.”If you live your life by those five words, you’ll do pretty well. For those who need a little more guidance, I’ve distilled the lessons I’ve learned (so far) into a few guidelines, or reminders, really.And as always, these rules are meant to be broken. Life wouldn’t be any fun if they weren’t.
the brief guide
- less TV, more reading
- less shopping, more outdoors
- less clutter, more space
- less rush, more slowness
- less consuming, more creating
- less junk, more real food
- less busywork, more impact
- less driving, more walking
- less noise, more solitude
- less focus on the future, more on the present
- less work, more play
- less worry, more smiles
- breathe
Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow Him on twitter