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