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The Rules of Life

14 years ago

1. The purpose is to figure out the purpose.

2. You don't get to decide when the game starts or ends.

3. You only find out if you've won or lost after the game is over.

4. You are endowed with ranmdom abilities and disabilities.

5. You only get points by detecting the presence of the Creator and sharing with others.

6. Everything is interconnected.

By Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

I would add one more:

7. You cannot change any of the above rules. Any other additions?

Comments (7)

socks
14 years ago
If you make your bed with wrinkles, you will sleep on wrinkles.
moonie_57 (8 NC)
14 years ago
Be charitable with your love, time and patience.
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glenda_al
14 years ago
YouÂll never understand everything
golddust
14 years ago
If you mind is too open, your brain will fall out.
socks
14 years ago
Golddust---funny funny!
kayjones
14 years ago
Don't sweat the small losses, and most of it is small losses!

Don't try to figure out the rules, because just as you DO, the rules will change!
chisue
14 years ago
Live Your Life.

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