TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED

My grade school classmate and friend Gina who's currently based in Canada sent a wonderful email to me. As I was still recovering from my sickness and a stressful week after the holiday season, her email somehow made me realize on a lot of things and I want to share it with you guys. Well, for some people like me who's been struggling & coping up ever since I got back to work, you know these things I'm sure.. the backlogs and the month end & year end reports. But no, am not complaining here.. It's part of my job, and as I always say that I love my work 'coz I believe that God is using my employer to provide for my financial needs and to enhance my knowledge as well.

I just realized that I'm really too blessed to be stressed. So I'll continue to focus on the positive things, be optimistic, look at the brighter side of life and see more of the blessings of the Lord.

Here's what my friend's email says on tips on how to enjoy the ride of life:

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk everyday and while you walk, smile.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Live with the 3E's... Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy and the 3F's... Faith, Family, Friends.
4. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of six.
5. Dream more while you are awake.

6. Realize that life is a school and you're here to learn, pass all your tests. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
7. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
8. Life isn't fair but it's still good.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
10. Don't take yourself so seriously, no else does.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't mess up the present.
12. Don't compare your life with others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
13. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
14. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
15. Forgive everyone for everything.
16. What other people think of you is none of your business.
17. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
18. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
19. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will, stay in touch.
20. The best is yet to come.. believe.
21. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
22. Do the right thing.
23. Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statements; "I am thankful for.. ", Today I accomplished... "
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed
25. Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. Make the most of it and enjoy the ride.