"Instructions" to Live a Great Life

by Skip Cohen

It's Sunday, and it's always my day to step away from business and write about whatever's in my heart. This has been one of the best Thanksgiving weekends I can remember. As always at holiday time, I tend to get a little reflective, pondering how I got here—not just in Florida but emotionally. It's all about living a good life.

Cyndie Spiegel was right on target when she wrote her November 30 motivational piece, reflecting on how I've tried to live my life for a long time...

HOW TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE

With each decision you make you determine how you will live your life. 
​Here are a few instructions to help you make wise decisions:

Love well.
Hold tight to your dreams.
Fail, fall, try again, then maybe one more time. Eventually, you get up.
Stand tall.
Stretch and grow.
Create and play. Laugh.
Fall again. And again.

Use these instructions as a guide, or don't. Make the conscious choice to live well,
​whatever that means to you.

The only thing I'd add is that when falling, don't waste time on regrets. Life is not a rehearsal—this is the only one we've got.

Wishing everyone a day to grow, laugh, and never let go of your dreams! From those eleven-second hugs with the people you love most to simply appreciating each step of your journey---wherever it takes you. 

Happy Sunday or Monday if you're on the other side of the world.

When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor.
It's to enjoy each step along the way.
Wayne Dyer