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When we fail to adopt a good philosophy of life, we often jump the rails and wind up with a mess on our hands.

Our philosophy of life provides boundaries that keep our lives on track and headed in the right direction.  A well-run life is simple and focused.

What are philosophies and how do they lead to simple living?

A philosophy is a doctrine that guides our behavior.  It is an authoritative statement of our beliefs.  A collection of philosophical statements becomes a compass for us to live by.

Writing a list of philosophies helps us to clarify what it is that we believe.  We can refer to them often to help us stay on track.

Defining our philosophies clearly will also help us to pass them along to our children and family members.

Spelling out our philosophy of life helps us to keep things simple by creating focus and clarity.  It gives us a lens to examine the world by and make decisions.

Five simple little philosophies that I use to guide my life

I took a little time recently to write out my philosophies.  I looked back and asked myself what are some of my core beliefs that have successfully guided my actions over time?

I came up with these five nuggets.

1.  Do the right thing

Integrity is the essence of everything successful.
~ Richard Buckminster Fuller

Be honest.  Don’t cheat.  Be faithful.  Be kind.  Do the right thing!  I firmly believe that doing the right thing is a less complicated way to live.

When you break the rules, you often invite complications and mess into your life.  You then wind up spending more time on something that you didn’t want to do in the first place.

Keep life simple and enjoyable by just doing what you know is right!

2.  Do your best

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.  ~ Oprah Winfrey

Always put your best foot forward.  Why give less than 100%?  I believe we always know deep in our hearts whether we did our best at something or not.

It is when we did less than our best that we feel regret.  Life is too short to waste it by living below our full potential.  If something is worth doing, then it is worth doing well.

You will always be happier when you know you gave your best!

3.  Treat others like you want to be treated

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.  ~ Aesop

The Golden Rule is golden for a reason.  It is valuable.  It encompasses things like, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all”.

This philosophy encourages us to give others the benefit of the doubt and to forgive them when we feel we’ve been wronged.

Relationships are key to a good life.  The Golden Rule is a simple, but wonderful guide to good relationships.

4.  Enjoy the moment

Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living!  ~ Amanda Bradley

Drink deeply of those simple moments where you find true joy.  It could be a few minutes of conversation with a friend or child.  It could be watching the sun rise or set.  It could be a hug from a family member.

Whatever or where ever you find bliss embrace it.  Over the years, I have come to realize that these moments, however brief, are the true, deep pleasures of life.

Pause in these moments and do not let them escape you!

5.  Give back

There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward.
~ Kahil Gibran

Taking is not enough.  We must give back to find fulfillment.  Invest yourself in something worthwhile and significant.  Make a difference.

It can be donating money.  It can be giving your time.  It can be just listening as another human being expresses their dreams, desires and hopes.

Find a way to give of yourself in an unselfish way and you won’t regret it!

Philosophies do not have to be complicated to be meaningful

Obviously, the statements above are not rocket science.  In fact, they are pretty simple.  I think the simplicity adds to their beauty and value.

Have you ever taken the time to write down your philosophies?  They are so woven into your life that you probably don’t give them much thought.  I encourage you to jot them down and share them with someone else.  You’ll be glad you did.

What philosophies guide your life?  Did I miss anything important?

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