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Sunday, October 10, 2010

The Lotus Touts... tips for a Good Life and Great Relatioionships.

Lotus Touts means Good Luck.  It originates from Feng Shui which is an ancient Chinese system of aesthetics believed to use the laws of both Heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positives.  There are many translations and spin offs of it.  Feng Shui is demonstrated in architecture now and western cultures are embracing it.

The Lotus Touts is a list of  Good Guidelines for Life and Relationships.  They should be posted in our homes right along with 'Love is' and 'House Rules' prints.  There's some mighty fine advice in these words, even if you're not superstitious. This Lotus Touts has been provided to you for good luck and good advice only. 

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.

FIVE.. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye..

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE.... Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice

TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.

For more on Feng Shui and tips to improve your life, relationships and bringing more positive energy into your life:  About Feng Shui.com    Absolutely Feng Shui   The World of Feng Shui

11 comments:

  1. nice. if we read and remembered this daily i would what would change about us...

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  2. I never resort to name calling in an argument. And I also guard my words. Words are powerful, they are spirit and life, and can never be taken back....

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  3. Great advice!! I am not much of a risk taker though!!

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  4. If everyone lived by these rules what a different world it would be,

    Yvonne.

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  5. These are all excellent pieces of advice, they need to be memorized!

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  6. Great set of rules. Most are common sense, which of course, isn't all that common!

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  7. Don't judge people by their relatives...LOL...oh gosh, that is my favorite one!

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  8. I agree! Number 11 and 18 are my FAVORITES! I think I just learnt what I have been praying for. Thanks Coreen!

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  9. These are really great tips! I especially like #13. I have printed a copy of your list and have it in my office here for daily review!

    Jane

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  10. Love this, never thought of smiling when I answer the phone! Will try it.

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  11. Good question Brian! It would change us all tremendously I believe!
    Great advice!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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