Dad loved to make lists and to write down important things to remember. Here's a list we've started of some of his most important lessons and his values. Please feel free to add to our list if you are so inspired. This list is ongoing.
1. Be truthful
2. Be generous
3. Be gracious
4. Learn from all experiences, people and resources available in your life. David had a teachable spirit.
5. Be prepared and expect things to change. (Expect the best and plan for the worst).
6. Be flexible
7. Be open
8. Be extroverted, even if it's not your natural inclination, you'll experience a lot more.
9. Be helpful
10. There is a God. God is Love. Souls are eternal.
11. Be wise with your money and resources.
12. Don't complain, if you don't like something change it, change your mindset, or change your situation.
13. Don't gossip - no good ever comes from it.
14. Love thy neighbor, even the crazy ones.
15. This is your life, make of it what you will.
16. Be wary of government involvement.
17. Nobody wants to be in a hospital.
18. Family is the first priority and family includes blood relatives and ALL of your extended ohana (close friends).
19. Love yourself
20. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Don't try to change others, all you can do is point them in the right direction for personal growth.
21. Your word is your bond.
22. Don't waste food.
23. Always stop for road side fruit or sweet corn stands.
24. Stand up for what is right.
25. Be strong and be peaceful.
26. Write lists.
27. Change your oil (maintain your vehicles and your tools).
28. Be loyal
29. Earn respect, give respect
30. Find a view, then take the time to enjoy it.
31. Take pleasure in sunsets, snow-capped mountains, cozy lodges, wide open skies, deserts, warm breezes, hot springs, starry skies, and the ulalena (light rains of Haiku).
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I have carried pieces of David's wisdom for many years. The one that always stood out for me was "Don't listen to what I say; listen to what I do."
ReplyDeleteThat's so true Micheal!
ReplyDeleteFor the list, from Cheri in California
ReplyDelete32. Potatoes are good for the soul.
33. Vans are more useful than trucks.
34. Dance.
35. People are more important than any job or task.
ReplyDelete36. Be curious about everything, Never stop asking questions.
37. Everything is better when it is shared.
38. Always remember: Never say never or always.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful list ! There is so much wisdom here. And we can just hear David saying these gems.
ReplyDeleteWe're going to post it on the refrigerator.
Love,
Martha & Berny
39. Leave a place better than you found it.
ReplyDeleteLove, Margaret