Page 10 - RJ Pioneer - Winter

Enjoy! Fall activities in
River John
Many years ago I ran across this list of lessons, originally compiled by Regina Brett and published in The
Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. Since then, I occasionally take it out and see how I’m doing…only to discover
one thing or another that - if I only were to stop for a minute and decide to change - would help me be a better
man, husband and neighbour.

So in the interest of the Christmas season, I offer it to you dear reader, for whatever good it may bring in your
life in the coming days and years.

1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good. Passers-by in River John recently might have
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step. been surprised to see that Hillary and The Donald
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. had dropped in for a visit, and maybe do some more
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch. debating. They are seen here in Bissell Park, which
5. Pay off your credit cards every month. was decorated for the annual Harvest Fest.
6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone. Another event that took place that week was a deli-
8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it. cious roast pork dinner, which was enjoyed by over
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck. 90 area seniors at the Legion Branch 108, and put on
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile. by the local Meals on Wheels organization.
11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry. After the meal, the seniors were entertained by the
13. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. North Shore Boot Scooters line dancers, who had the
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it. seniors clapping along and tapping their toes to the
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks. lively music.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you…
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets and silverware. Don’t save them for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over-prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now... Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ‘In five years, will this matter?’
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time… time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
35. Don’t audit life... Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.

And here’s the BIG one ... Never forget that Jesus is the Reason for the Season.

Merry Christmas!

Rev. Greg Dickson

St. George’s, River John, NS

Advent Lunches The Next Pioneer

Series to be held at St. John the Baptist Church Hall at noon that will go as follows Ad bookings: March 1, 2017

• November 30 – Anglican Artwork: March 7, 2017
• December 7 – United
• December 14 – Presbyterian
• December 21 – ALL

Content: March 7, 2017

Distribution: March 31, 2017