Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The Alphabet for Life

The Alphabet for Life caught my eye one day as I was browsing a catalog--one of my favorite leisure activities. This particular catalog (http://www.signals.com/) is full of fun little treasures. I saw the Alphabet for Life, which is a tile plaque, intended to be hung on a wall, or perhaps displayed on a shelf. I promptly informed my husband that it was going to be featured underneath our Christmas tree that year, with my name on the gift tag! I wasn't taking any chances, however, and ordered it for myself...It sits on my desktop where I can review it often. I also have it saved on my computer in several places so I can happen upon it occasionally when I need a little inspiration.

I have explored each of these little tidbits of wisdom in individual little essays over the past year or so, and some of them I will share when the spirit moves me. Some I may choose to re-explore as new insights occur. One that I know I will want to revisit soon is "xeriscape" because we are just getting started on our new yard and the possibilities are endless!

Alphabet For Life

Accept Differences

Be Kind

Count Your Blessings

Dream

Express Thanks

Forgive

Give Freely

Harm No One

Imagine More

Jettison Anger

Keep Confidences

Love Truly

Master Something

Nurture Hope

Open Your Mind

Pack Lightly

Quell Rumors

Reciprocate

Seek Wisdom

Touch Hearts

Understand

Value Truth

Win Graciously

Xeriscape

Yearn

Zealously Support a Worthy Cause