A short list of things I try to live by.

1. Don’t Panic!
2. Pay it forward.
3. Don’t put your bad mood on someone else.
4. Do not be the one that steals the joy from someone else. You will not gain it for yourself.
5. A lot of anger and disappointment in the world comes from unrealistic or unexpressed expectations not being met.
6. You cannot reason with someone or something whose goal is to misunderstand you.
7. Communication is more than just saying what’s on your mind or hearing the words of others. There needs to be understanding, acceptance, and change.