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

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We are the Bridge

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I didn’t write this and “Richard” isn’t a Silver Chord member, but I like it and thought I’d share. “We Are the Bridge” My name’s Richard. I’m 74. I sometimes think our generation is the bridge between two tworlds — one made of dirt roads and handwritten letters, the other…

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Here’s where you can find – or contribute – tips, ideas, suggestions for the choir to read. Check in here often – you may find an interesting, inspirational or motivational tip, or perhaps a lovely piece of music to listen to. You can even respond to them or add your…

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