How to Stay Young by George Carlin

In the spirit of spring, renewal and mindset….These RULES to staying young can apply to living life to the fullest and living your passion. They were written by the late George Carlin and I decided to add some “DIVA” comments!

1.) Throw out nonessential numbers…this includes age, weight and height.
Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.
(That also includes any thoughts about the age, weight, height, measurements and comparisons to anyone or anything)

2.) Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Learn how to HOLD your vibration when your around negative energy!)

3.) Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never Let brain be idle
“An idle mind is the devils workshop!”
And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.
(As an entrepreneur and just a human being, this is SO important. Find your passion and LIVE IT!)

4.) Enjoy simple things.
(Live simply…whatever that means to you.)

5.) Laugh often and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
(Then laugh some more. Those may be the best tears ever.)

6.) The tears happen. Endure, grieve and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life is ourselves. Be alive, while you are alive!
(Pause during the day and be consciously aware that you are STILL breathing..Celebrate LIFE!)

7.) Surround yourself with what you love- whether it s family, pets, keepsakes, plants, hobbies,
whatever, your home is your refuge.
(If it makes you FEEL good, do it or have it. I’m adding BOOKS!)

8.) Cherish your health: If it is good preserve it
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
(My Dad always says, “If you don’t have your health you don’t have anything!” AND….he is 93 years old. AND…my mother is 89!

9.) Don’t take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where guilt is.
(Guilt IS a choice.)

10.) Tell the people that you love them at every opportunity.
(You never know what the next minute will bring. Live in the moment. Love always.)

“AND always remember life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away!”

Thank you George Carlin….remembering you!