It's hard for me to be all choked up about George Carlin's passing. People keep saying, "I can't believe George Carlin died." And not to sound insensitive but, I keep thinking, "That's nothing compared to losing Kenny."
I have to admit, Carlin did have a great sense of humor and that's one thing he and Kenny had in common. From that perspective...I do miss the guy because I believe there is nothing better in the world than someone who can make you laugh!
A friend sent me Carlin's tips for staying young. And actually after reading his tips...well I think we did lose a pretty cool guy. He had it all figured out! I particularly relate to #2. I firmly believe it!!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3.Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever, even ham radio. Never let the brain idle. An idle mind is the devil's workshop. And the devil's family name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while YOU are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them at every opportunity.
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