The wise Indians

From the books of the wise Indians, adapted to present-day realities * Eat more rye-based foods. * Give people more than they ask for, and do it wholeheartedly. * Remember your favourite verses. * Do not believe everything you hear, spend everything you have or sleep as long as you would like. * Whenever you say “I love you”, truly mean it. * Whenever you say “I’m sorry”, look the person straight in the eye. * Believe in love at first sight. * Never disregard anyone’s dreams. * Love deeply and passionately. You may get hurt, but it is the only way to live fully. * Fight fairly against whatever you disagree with; do not insult people. * Never judge people by their relatives. * Speak slowly, but think quickly. * When someone asks a question you do not want to answer, smile and ask: “Why do you want to know?” * Remember that deep, strong love and great achievements involve the greatest risks. * Call your mother. If you cannot, at least think of her. * Say “bless you” when someone sneezes. * If you lose, remember the lesson you learned! * The Bulgarian version notes that the three English “R”s cannot be reproduced directly in Bulgarian: respect yourself, respect others and take responsibility for all your actions. * Do not let a small argument destroy a great friendship. * Whenever you realise you have made a mistake, do everything necessary to put it right. Immediately. * Smile whenever you answer the telephone; the caller will feel it. * Marry someone you enjoy talking to. As you grow old, conversation will become one of the finest qualities you can find in another person. * Spend some time alone. * Accept change, but do not reject or deny your own values. * Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer. * Read more books and watch less television. Definitely sounds like heresy as a recommendation to a cable operator! :o * Live a good, honest life. Then, when you grow old and remember the past, you will find you can enjoy it all over again. * Believe in God, but lock your car. * A good atmosphere at home is very important. * Do everything possible to keep your home peaceful and harmonious. * If you argue or quarrel with someone close to you, try to resolve only the present problem. * Do not live in the past! * Read between the lines. * Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality. * Be considerate and generous towards the planet... * Do not clog up or pollute Mother Nature. * Mind your own business, meaning do not interfere in other people’s affairs. * Do not trust a partner who never closes their eyes when kissing you... * At least once a year, visit somewhere you have never been before. * If you make a lot of money, give some away while you are alive. It is the greatest reward fate can offer you. * Remember that luck sometimes lies behind achievements too. * Learn the rules of life well, so you will know the best way to break them. * Remember that the strongest relationship is one in which your love for each other means more than your need to be together. * Judge your level of success by what you gave up to achieve it. * Approach love and cooking with complete responsibility and devotion, and do not expect too much in return.