Do you live by any particular mantra?

@Sojournersoul A good policy to go by.

@OldMan70 A very good mantra. One that I embrace completely. Fair.

@Iknowyourouttheresomewhere A good.... analogy , is it ?

@Umile I like to think so 😀. What about yourself?

@Umile It's commonly translated as, “The jewel is in the lotus.”

@Umile The literal meaning is something like "praise to the jewel in the lotus." "Padma" is Sanscrit for lotus and "mani" is jewel. But it's the sound of the syllables that is important. It's asking for a blessing from the universe.

@hunkalove 🙏

@SW-User 💯

@Tarnished #STRONG

@Sidewinder Aye. I can get with that.

@BLP11520 Truth

@travelguy01 Really ? Care to share it ?

@Umile Live in the present. The past can’t define who you are, and neither can other people. Make good decisions now that will pay off later, but don’t
worry too much about the future, it’s not here yet and nobody truly knows what it holds, just be confident that you have the tools to deal with whatever comes your way.

Try to do good for others, and focus more on that than on what others can do for you. Don’t worry about what others think of you, that’s their business and not yours.

Ensure that all relationships you develop with other people are on an even plane, what is called horizontal relationships. Don’t fall for the trap of developing vertical relationships, where you always perceive yourself as either above or below another person, as this will only lead to a poor relationship full of problems. Live your life, and let others live theirs. Believe that people can be good, instead of doubting them or believing that they are always up to no good.

Don’t let your emotions control your actions. Emotions are natural and unpreventable, but impulsively acting on them is a choice and not a requirement, and can often lead to harm.

Keep things in perspective. Everything changes, nothing is permanent and nothing stays the same.

Your time in life is very short and temporary, make the best of it while you can. Memento Mori: Remember that you must die.

@travelguy01 I can't mark this as a best answer. But make no mistake, it is. Very wise and good words. Really made me think. Much respect. 🙏

@uncalled4 ok ok. I get what you're trying to say. Caution.

@Jeephikelove snitches aren't the only ones who get stitches. @$$#●£€$ too.