Generosity – give to others what they need regardless of what I need whenever possible

intelligence – thoughtful action towards myself and others

kindness – always take the high road, expect the best in others and show the best of self

respect – treat others as they deserve to be treated (or as I wish to be treated myself)

respectability – demonstrate qualities mentioned in my list, be on time, with whatever is required of me, go above and beyond and have fun doing it (fun is key)

fun – make everything fun by demonstrating a positive attitude, even when something is hard, find the good in it and others

joy (not happiness which is dependent on situations, but joy that comes from a satisfactory life, self respect, and faith in something greater than me)

faith – believe in something greater than me and trust that it loves me and go where it leads

family – my birth family and my chosen families that surround me every day and bless me with their friendship and love – give back ten times more than I receive

friends – let my friends be my family and see friends in everyone

activities – work is fun and good, but there is much more to life than my job or my spouses job

vacation and travel – see the world, open my eyes to the lives of others and grow in grace, mercy, love and compassion as a result

compassion – never judge another until you have lived his or her life, you don’t know what they are going through

grace – show mercy especially in places that ‘appear’ to be undeserving

mercy – be nice

courage – do the right thing not the easy thing
don’t let anyone else spoil my experience with their toxic methods, after giving my best, if it’s not enough, just move on

eat well – organic, veggies, protein, and cake & ice cream where required

exercise – keep my body healthy by using it

stretch – do yoga

love – anyone who will let me and of course my self above and beyond

laugh – every day, whenever I can

Metta.
Toni~

Toni Swickis Potters,
Founder
Butterfly Yoga