Welcome to My Mental Landmarks

As I sit staring at a blank screen, a stream of consciousness kicks in. Most of the time, it’s a flowing reminder of all that I’ve learned...and need to remember...that reflects the landmarks on my life’s journey. I offer here a small window into the road signs that decorate my mental pathways. 

Listening to me is dangerous. Taking good advice and giving good advice are two separate things. I must remember that. Over the years I have heard but not always followed: good advice.

Eat for nutrition and good health. 

Sleep enough, meditate, relax, cut stress, hydrate, spend time reflecting, adjust and accept life as delivered.

Find balance. Be kind. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Be grateful, help others, do the right thing, find self-honesty. 

Examine my motives. Judge not. Develop empathy or be more empathetic. 

Slight pause here to digest the above.

Show respect to be respected. Develop trust with your actions. 

Be present. Smile a lot. Model the parent you want your children to become. 

Become your own hero. Be confident, not arrogant.

Support Love. Forgive myself. Forgive others. Forgive everyone. Resent not.

Speak up for myself, recognize my human right to say no, to change my mind. Work to understand ourselves and others.

Get out of my shoes, my head, my ego and try to fit into your shoes, as you see things. If I truly want to understand, then listen actively. Shut up sometimes. Turn down the noise, go for a walk in nature, hug more, love more, judge less.

Remember that problems and solutions lie within. Do not blame or shame. Do not be a victim, the responsibility for my life is mine. 

Be good, be kind, see the good, in everyone, pick someone up, create an act of kindness, be the best version of yourself you can be. Cherish life, it is not guaranteed.

Everything written above has great value for me. It is not always easy; the process of always doing good is a work of art and a gift from above. As a life lesson, my ego is my biggest battle. Fortunately, humility nurtures the soul.

With love, peace and laughter,

Joe and Asta Dunne, Publishers