Life's Little Instruction Book
· Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes
· Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
· If, unintentionally, any misconduct occurs by you, then correct yourself expeditiously
· Do not expect a return for your good behaviour, not even thanks
· Divert and sublimate your anger and potentially virulent emotions to creative energy, and become a source of tranquillity and comfort to people
· Fulfil your promises and commitments
· Do not squander your wealth senselessly
· Say with your mouth what is in your heart
· When invited to dine, Go at the appointed time. Do not arrive too early to wait for the preparation of meal or linger after eating to engage in bootless babble. Such things may cause inconvenience to the host
· Do not be jealous of those who are blessed
· Call people to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful exhortation. Reason with them most decently [16/125]
· Pardon gracefully if anyone among you who commits a bad deed out of ignorance, and then repents and amends
· Correct yourself and your families first [before trying to correct others]
· You should enjoin right conduct on others but mend your own ways first. Actions speak louder than words. You must first practice good deeds yourself, then preach
· Be generous to the needy wayfarer, the homeless son of the street, and the one who reaches you in a destitute condition regardless of religion/race/color.
· Do not enter houses other than your own until you have sought permission; and then greet the inmates and wish them a life of blessing, purity and pleasure
· Keep your gazes lowered devoid of any lecherous leers and salacious stares
· Walk with humility and sedateness
· Do not be contemptuous or arrogant with people
· When you voice an opinion, be just, even if it is against a relative
· Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.
· Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you