One of my friends tossed this into my cage to chew on….
This is without a doubt one of the nicest good luck forwards I have received. Hope it works for you — and me! You have 6 minutes
I’ve seen better.
There’s some mighty fine advice in these words, even if you’re not superstitious. This has been sent To you for good luck from the Anthony Robbins organization. It has been sent around the world ten times so Far.
Emphasis on SOME
Do not keep this message.
Must leave your hands in 6 MINUTES. Otherwise you will get a very unpleasant surprise. This is true, even if you are not superstitious, agnostic, or otherwise faith impaired.
The friend that sent it to me asked, “How did agnostic make it in with superstitious?” And also pointed out that, as she put it, there seems to be a “double negative” in there.
To start…I have a feeling that this English impaired person meant to write, “This is true even if you are not superstitious, or are agnostic, or are otherwise faith impaired.” So with that said…
I’m assuming that the perpetrators of this believe that it’s a deity that improves the lives of people. A person that isn’t superstitious obviously wouldn’t pass this on, and an agnostic may or may not because they of their uncertainty of deity(s) and their role in improving the lives of people. What gets me is that instead of atheist they put “otherwise faith impaired” as if there is something wrong or evil with people that don’t share the same mainstream thoughts. They must be “impaired”. Agnostic is ok because they’re merely unsure, but an atheist…that’s just way off, much like my not voting for Bush was to the Vampire Nazi Nurse. I see it as a narrow-minded dig to anyone different. If I had received this from someone who was just mindlessly following the herd – believe me they would have gotten an ear full from me. (eeerr eye full?)
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.
Good advice for seeking a life mate, but umm is it really necessary to marry?
THREE. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
Don’t believe all you read either. I didn’t send this out within the allotted time and uumm…nothing.
FOUR. When you say, “I love you,” mean it.
Fair enough.
FIVE. When you say, “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye.
And if you’re blind, what then?
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
What if you’ve dated for two years and lived together for four? Is it still necessary to be engaged for six months?
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
Hahaha how do you make sure the conversation skills are there (see #2) if you fall for the first person that looks good?
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone’s dream. People who don’t have dreams don’t have much.
Really? I dream of being a gazillionaire via doing absolutely nothing other than spending all my money on lotto tickets.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it’s the only way to live life completely.
And exactly how do you know that? I think that people who love money deeply and passionately are empty shells, but if that’s how they choose to live…whatever.
TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
Fair enough.
ELEVEN. Don’t judge people by their relatives.
I certainly agree with this one.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
That’s a good idea during an emergency – make the call quick and speak slowly and clearly with the emergency operator. Other than that slow talkers are just annoying.
THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, “Why do you want to know?”
That sounds a bit patronizing. Why not be honest and just say, “I’d rather not discuss that.”
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
Not always sometimes it’s just luck.
FIFTEEN. Say “bless you” when you hear someone sneeze.
What for? That started in the middle ages because there was no medicine and a sneeze typically meant death would soon follow.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
Corny but ok
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.
This person should follow their own advice (see #13).
EIGHTEEN. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
Agreed.
NINETEEN. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
Yep.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.
That’s why I answer telemarketers with a frown.
TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.
K – whatever.
Now, here’s the FUN part!
Yippy
Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve.
1-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.
5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.
9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks
15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.
I don’t really need to comment on this part do I?
A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.
And doesn’t send you mindless drivel unless they just want to watch you tear it apart.
Do not keep this message
Demanding aren’t they?