My Philosophy Of Life Or Good Things My Mother And Father Taught Me

Mother taught me:

If you want to do art, go out and buy an easel, paints, brushes and canvas and do it!
Jesus is the Messiah.
Don't gossip.
If someone in your life is having difficulty being nice, you be the nice one.
Stay home with your children whenever possible.
Save your money for a rainy day.
Take an afternoon nap if you're tired.
Go to bed on time.  If you're going to be out late, take a nap beforehand.
Read good books.
Don't watch too much television.
Don't smoke.
Be a good hostess.
Do your homework.
Looking for a job is a series of no's leading to a yes.
Visit relatives.
You don't need all the men to like you.
Study languages.
Work hard at school.
Be polite.
Learn about history by visiting museums and stately homes.
Go to art galleries.
Have a chat with your Mum when you come home from school.
Attend plays and ballets and opera.
Don't be spiteful.
Go for walks in the country.
Love astronomy.
Be good to your husband.
Nurture your children's interests.

Dad taught me:

Travel.
Do your math homework even when it is hard sometimes (he helped me).
Buy a new sweater when the elbows wear out.
Go out on two dates a week with your spouse when you've been away on business.
Make Nasi Goreng for family get-togethers.
Make pancakes.
Read the paper and keep up with the news.
Keep your mind active.
Write good letters.
Use a sense of humour.
Eat ice cream.
Eat healthily.
Don't be a wimp about seeing the doctor.
Smell nice.
Do the gardening.
Tinker away in your workshop.
Work hard and balance it with relaxation.
Use your talents.
Celebrate family traditions.
Collect books.
Collect recordings of ethnic and classical music.
Watch opera on television.
Listen to classical music whenever you want.
Be good to your feet.

           Happy Father's Day!