Top 10 Things That Make Life Worthwhile

Below are some of the things that, over the years, my clients have taught me about making life a wonderful adventure. You will, hopefully, have additions that uniquely enrich your life, and I hope you'll add them to this list and pass them along to others. In the meantime, I share this list with the hope that it will challenge you, and make your day more rewarding!

1. Take time to dream -- it hitches your soul to the stars.

2. Take time to work -- it is the price of success.

3. Take time to think -- it is the source of power.

4. Take time to play -- it is the secret of youth.

5. Take time to read -- it is the foundation of knowledge.

6. Take time to worship -- it is the highway of reverence and washes the dust of earth from your eyes.

7. Take time to laugh -- it helps with life's loads.

8. Take time for health -- it is the true treasure of life.

9. Take time for friends -- they are the source of happiness.

10. Take time to love -- it is the source of joy.

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