Quiet Simplicity - The Art of Zestful Living | 95 Years of Wisdom from my Grandparents

1. Lead with believing faith in God, self, and others.
2. Surrender all behaviors and thoughts that create misery.
3. Be generous with time, energy, talent, kindness, gratitude, patience, and forgiveness.
4. Live in acceptance of all we can’t control or change.
5. Be amazed with wonder. Nature is filled with wisdom and beauty.
6. Patiently endure struggles and feelings that are a natural part of life.
7. Live authentically and give up any need to legitimize oneself.
8. Discover and know what gives your life zest and meaning.
9. Create a framework around daily tasks and responsibilities.
10. Build a community that is mutually beneficial.
11. Fill each day with joy, laughter, and humor.
12. Have a constitution that gives structure to daily essentials.
13. Develop an inner life free from tension, regardless of external pressure.
14. Choose to not be “at the effect of” other people, circumstances or even oneself.
15. Cultivate a wide and quiet place of vision to live from and into.
16. Let Love be your legacy.