Never underestimate the power of love.
Plant flowers every spring.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Avoid negative people.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Be the first to say hello.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Marry only for love.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Wear polished shoes.
Call your mother.
Keep it simple.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Floss your teeth.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Return all things you borrow.
Sing in the shower.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Learn three clean jokes.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Use the good silver.
Stop blaming others.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Have a firm handshake.
Keep secrets.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Count your blessings.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Have a dog.
be there when people need you.
Sing in a choir.
Say "please" a lot.
Compliment three people everyday.
Compliment even small improvements.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Rekindle old friendships.
Look people in the eye.
The Silver Chord Choir is the community seniors’ choir in the City of Port Coquitlam. It was started in 1968 as a fun way for seniors who enjoy singing to get together, make music and above all, have fun doing it. Now, 58 years later, we have almost forty members, most of whom turn out to regular rehearsals and performances. Our members range from 50 to over 90 years old!
