Just A Thought:

Five Rules for Life:

by Tucker Morrison

Don’t go to bed angry.

The basis of this rule finds its roots in perspective — in your ability to take a

step back and evaluate a scenario, evaluate your own feelings — without allowing

negative emotions to get in the way.

This applies to anything and everything you may become enraged by, or even ever-so-

slightly worked up over.

Each morning is an opportunity for a fresh start — a new beginning — but, not if you fall

asleep while mulling over the situation that has you in a mental frenzy. That nonsense is

carried with you into the next day.

Always say “I love you”

I mean, always. When you wake up, before you fall asleep, when you get home from

work and when you’re walking out the door. When you feel on top of the world, and when

you’ve never felt worse.

This is so important.

Life is precious, and the fate of tomorrow is unknown. Sharing

your adoration for another — be it your spouse, your children, your parents, or your best

friend — is a must, due to the uncertainty of life itself.

This one is simple. If you love someone — let them know — and do it often.

Treat your body well

You only get one. One trip on this planet. One life. One body. And so, why wouldn’t we

treat our body well? The converse argument, of course, is by the use of the same phrase:

“You only get one.” Many will proudly exclaim: “If I only live once, I may as well live it up!”

I’d be lying If I said that mindset was never that of my own — because, it was. 

I’ve since come to understand and appreciate the value in taking care of the body provided to us — to our heart, mind and spirit — to live out this life. I still eat ice

cream, and I still take the occasional day off from running. However, the state of my body

and mind remains at the forefront of my conscious mind.

I live by the notion that “something is better than nothing.” Meaning that running one mile

is superior to not running at all. Cutting your complex-carb intake in half is a far better

alternative to maintaining your current level of consumption. Taking steps toward a

healthier body is much simpler than it’s been made to believe, if made a priority.

Always learning

Each day above ground now serves as an opportunity to learn something new and grow 

my mind. 

Some of the most profound lessons I’ve learned have come from the most unassuming of

places. From a man who spoke a dozen English words at most and from the woman who

cut my hair just one time while I was in college. The opportunities for growth are

endless, so long as you’re not too stubborn to acknowledge them.

Family First

A non-negotiable. Other pieces of my life have a stronghold, but none greater than my family. Their needs are first in line, regardless of the circumstance.

Your life should begin to take form around time with family, not the opposite. It’s not a

difficult concept to comprehend. The ones who love you most — they come first. No

exceptions.

Here’s a few more:

Complaining serves no real purpose, aside from causing unnecessary stress and angst

within your own mind and body — it’s toxic. 

Take life as it presents itself, and control what you can control. If it’s out of your hands, it should be out of your mind, as well.

“Early” is relative and dependent upon your schedule as it currently exists. Most importantly; don’t wake up 15 minutes before you need to head out the door for the day. Get up, do something productive — exercise, write, read, clean, etc. — then begin your day.