TENets: A Code for Living Life with Ease
These “tenets” came to me as a proverbial download in March of 2018.
Mostly it’s advice I give myself – sometimes that is the best advice of all.
Presented in 4 parts:
ONE
1) (PL)EASE
2) BENEVOLENCE
3) HELP
4) HOME
5) RELISHES
6) CHANNEL
7) LEARN
8) SHARE
9) CELEBRATE
10) CAN
TWO
1) (PL)EASE – say it with ease
2) Open-hearted benevolence
3) Help others, and self, when needed and possible
4) Feels at home anywhere and helps others feel the same
5) Relishes earthly possessions but is not tied to them
6) Values health above all else
7) Views self as an open channel to give and receive love and light; the body is a temple, the home for the soul
8) Knows there is always more to learn and isn’t afraid to get “dirty” doing it
9) Looks at each day as a reason to celebrate
10) I ALWAYS KNOW I CAN (I never thought I couldn’t)
THREE
1) (PL)EASE – say it with ease; this word opens the world and literally makes everything easier – say it to others, say it to yourself.
2) Open-hearted benevolence – you ever know where you can do good or from where, or whom, good will be done to you. Do good, be good but do what is best for you.
3) Help others, and self, when needed and possible – you never know who you can help or, conversely, who can help you.
4) Feels at home anywhere and helps others feel the same – observe your surroundings, assimilate and stand out with confidence; take care of those who feel less comfortable than you.
5) Relishes earthly possessions but is not tied to them – enjoys clothing, accessories, luxuries of all sorts, experiences, travel but nothing defines her or weighs her down. The saying holds weight here: you can’t take it with you so live life to the fullest NOW. Enjoy with joy.
6) Values health above all else – the body is a temple, the home for your soul. Worship it, love it and it will love you back.
7) Views self as an open channel to give, and receive, love and light
8) Knows there is always more to learn – education never ends; expansion is eternal.
9) Looks at each day as a reason to celebrate – everyday truly is your BIRTHDAY. There was no assurance you would wake up today and what if today is your final day on earth? Do you want to spend it denying who you are? What you can contribute
10) I ALWAYS KNOW I CAN – total confidence, no expectations, on her one schedule. I never thought I couldn’t
FOUR
1) (PL)EASE – this word opens the world, everything is easy when you open up Tom needing help. It’s easier to say thank you but please is eternally more profitable. EASE comes from saying PLEASE.
2) Open-hearted benevolence – you never know who you can help, you ever know who you can help, or conversely, who can help you. Everyone has something to teach us about the world, about ourselves. Keep an open heart, an open mind.
3) Help others, and self, when needed and possible – do good, be good but do what is best for you.
4) Feels at home anywhere and helps others feel the same – observe your surroundings, assimilate and stand out with confidence; take care of those who feel less comfortable than you; build confidence in others and show that you are comfortable anywhere. LEAVE NO TRACE OTHER THAN ON THE HEARTS OF THOSE AROUND YOU.
5) Relishes earthly possessions but is not tied to them – enjoys clothing, accessories, luxuries of all sorts, experiences travel but nothing defines her or weighs her down. Experiences spirituality in the ritual of getting dressed and expressing individuality.
6) Views self as an open channel to give, and receive, love and light by valuing health above all else – the body is a temple, the home for your soul. Worship it, love it and it will love you back. If you don’t have your health, you have nothing; if you don’t have health, channels shut down.
7) Knows there is always more to learn – education never ends; expansion is eternal.
8) SHARE – express who you are and it will inspire others to do the same.
9) Looks at each day as a reason to celebrate – everyday truly is a BIRTHDAY
10) Says: I ALWAYS KNOW I CAN – total confidence, no expectations, on her own schedule. Positivity translation of: I never thought I couldn’t. Leave room for deciding when but always knowing you CAN if you decide you WILL.
Photography by Sonya Highfield
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