THE "DO NOT" LIST
/Sometimes it is helpful to focus on what not to do...
Do not forget...
Do not forget to dream
Do not forget to laugh
Do not forget to cry
Do not forget what summer vacation feels like
Do not forget the child in you
...don't forget what makes us human.
Do not blame...
Do not blame the company
Do not blame your country
Do not blame the weather
Do not blame the traffic
Do not blame God
...don't blame others and other things.
Do not ignore...
Do not ignore a child's question
Do not ignore the needs of the elderly
Do not ignore the loneliness of the infirmed
Do not ignore a beautiful sky
Do not ignore the value of your smile
...don't ignore an open hand; an unpainted canvas.
Do not become...
Do not become complacent
Do not become uncaring
Do not become all-important
Do not become arrogant
Do not become selfish
...don't become less of you.
Do not say...
Do not say, "I didn't notice you were gone"
Do not say, "I hate you"
Do not say, "I don't care"
Do not say, "I don't have time"
Do not say, "I don't have to say ‘I'm sorry’"
...don't say hurtful things.
Do not miss...
Do not miss your child's school play
Do not miss your spouse's birthday
Do not miss a daily prayer of thanks
Do not miss wishing someone a great day
Do not miss planning your next vacation
...don't miss today's opportunities.
Do not overlook...
Do not overlook the contributions of those that work with you
Do not overlook injustice
Do not overlook the need to hug or be hugged
Do not overlook the value of your presence
Do not overlook the great potential that lies within your heart
...don't overlook how you can make a difference today.
Whether it be more; whether it be less: your “DO NOT” list enables you and me to discard the unnecessary baggage that holds us back from reaching our true potential, our true calling of serving our families, friends, fellow associates, our communities and our customers each day.
Until Next Friday,
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