No barbs
Let go of barbed and pointed words. They have no use in my mind. I have no barbed words for the world, for my enemies, for my friends, and for myself. Hate and ill-feeling is clutter.
Run away from the superficial, towards the real
Meaningful things are authentic, without exception. Your favorite piece of art is an authentic expression of someones life. In the right room — the room you want to be in — inauthenticity is a visible eyesore. Draw a line between what brings you lasting happiness and what is tiring, pretend-happiness. Pursue[1] the former relentlessly, and avoid the latter unapologetically.
Slow it down
Life is not a marathon or a sprint. It is life. It is a fleeting walk in a beautiful garden. You cannot pick any flowers, so take in the sights. Smile at yourself.
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[1] "Dopamine is not about the pursuit of happiness, it is about the happiness of pursuit." - Dr. Robert Sapolsky