I found out about George Carlin only from the news of his death, back in 2008. After having seen a number of his stand-up comedy video’s I’ve been a big fan ever since. To me, he has the most amazing way of presenting his philosophy. Check out a nice video below, and a few lines of Geroge Carlin’s advice on how to live life. The latter was sent to me by a friend in one of those powerpoint presentations being emailed around…
1. Throw out nonessential numbers.
This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay ‘them’.
2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning.
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever… Never let the brain idle. ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’ And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud.
Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen.
Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love ,
whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8.Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don’t take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people that you love them, at every opportunity.
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