10 Rules of Being Human

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In her book ‘Life is a Game; these are the rules’ Dr Chérie Carter-Scott proposed a formula for getting the best out of life since there’s no life’s manual anywhere.

How do you play the rules in your own life?

1. You will receive a body

It's yours for life whether you LOVE it or HATE it but what counts is what’s inside.

2. You will be presented with lessons

You are enrolled in a FULL TIME informal school called ‘life’, which provides you with a constant learning experience. These opportunities to learn, which are specific to you are present every day. Learning them therefore becomes the key to discovering the meaning and relevance of your LIFE.

3. There are no mistakes, only lessons

Growth is a process of trial, error and experimentation. The “failed” experiments are as much a part of the process as those that eventually “work”. Therefore compassion for yourself and others becomes the remedy for harsh judgement. Forgiveness becomes ‘the act of erasing emotional debt.’

4. The lesson is repeated until learned

What manifests as problems, challenges, irritations and frustrations are more lessons that will repeat until you see them as such and learn from them. Part of the learning is acceptance that you are not a victim of fate or circumstance, and that blaming anyone else for your misfortune is an escape and a denial.

5. Learning lessons does not end

There’s no part of life that does not contain its lessons. Whilst you are alive, there are always lessons to be learned. Rigidity will deny you the freedom of new possibilities.

6. “THERE” is no better a place than “HERE”

When your “there” has become “here” you will simply obtain another “there” that will again look better than “here”. The other side of the hill may be better than your own but being there is not the key to endless happiness. Be grateful for and enjoy what you have and where you are on your journey. Living in the present helps you to attain peace.

7. Others people are merely mirrors of you

You cannot LOVE or HATE something about another person unless it reflects to you, something you love or hate about YOURSELF. Negative experiences are the opportunities to heal the wounds that you carry. By supporting others you support yourself.

8. What you make of your life is up to you

You have all the tools and resources you need. What you do with them is up to you; the choice is YOURS. Take responsibility for yourself and LET GO when you cannot change things.

9. Your answers lie inside of you

The answer to ALL life’s questions lie WITHIN YOU. All you have to do is look, listen and trust. Trust your instincts and innermost feelings. Draw on your natural inspiration.

10. You will forget all of this at birth

We are all born with all these capabilities; our early experiences lead us into a physical world, away from our spiritual selves. So we become doubtful, cynical ad lacking belief and confidence. The ultimate path of your life knows no limits other than those you impose on yourself.