Dear Bruce,
Before you charge off into 2017, I want to remind you of your age. You have been driving it hard for 30 plus years so, in light of this fact, might I remind you to work smarter, not harder.
There are many areas of your life that I wish to speak to, so I have made a list for you to consider. I want to be gentle but firm in my recommendations.
1. If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will. Think about it and set them!
2. You know what you want for your health...just do it. Stop procrastinating.
3. Love more, give your time and consideration to others in need.
4. Breathe...smell the roses, take in more of what nature offers. You know you love it!!
5. Fill your heart with gratitude; it fills your body with happiness.
6. Forgive yourself and forgive others.
7. Remember you can't be a friend to others if you are not a friend to yourself.
Bruce, I want you to have a great year, and at the end of 2017, I hope that you have honoured the list above by having lived it fully and intentionally.
Take care,
Bruce
ps. The beginning and end of everything is love. Guard your heart, out of it flows your thoughts words and actions.
Comments
Jane Ewing said:
Wanted to let you know, a little late, sorry, received the quitar planter in perfect condition. Happy New YEAR !!!
January 02, 2017
Kathy said:
Good list Bruce, you do work very hard .
The wonderful PEI Preserve Company is testimony to you and Shirley’s hospitality.
Maybe you could just stay at the front door in your kilts and be greeters. Take it easier. Best Tourism hosts in PEI.
January 02, 2017
Betty Lou Livingston said:
Thank you, Bruce for this very inspiring message.
January 02, 2017
Kay Adkins said:
I remember reading about you in Victoria magazine decades ago. Having your tea and jam during a later visit to PEI was a MUST. Hard to believe it’s been 30 years!
January 02, 2017
Kathy said:
Well said, and I look forward to seeing you next spring and summer when we spend time at our cottage and visit your store and restaurant often. Happy and Healthy New Year to you and everyone we’ve met there through the years.
January 02, 2017
Kathy Dickson said:
Great advice Bruce! Seems to me u told a few years ago about retiring! Slow down at least for sure as I have done the last couple of years and love it! Happy New Year to u and urs!
January 01, 2017
Julie said:
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January 01, 2017
Jerry and Carol Johnston said:
Great advice Bruce! You and your good wife have created an amazing business here in New Glasgow and it truly fits your personalities. Wishing you all the best for 2017 and God’s blessing on you both.
December 31, 2016
Susan E-J said:
Good advice, Bruce…. ! I plan to try using some of it myself in the New Year. Thank you :)
Happy New Year to you and Shirley.
December 31, 2016
Kathleen Kovalick said:
Loved this Bruce. A challenge for you, from you.
December 31, 2016
Bev Fienberg said:
Bruce, you are always inspiring in your words and I appreciate seeing them in writing. Thanks.
Happy, healthy 2017.
December 31, 2016
Gary & Elaine Erhart said:
Bruce,
To summarize all 7 “notes to self” let me just say this. "GLORIFY GOD – BE CHRISTLIKE and you have them all and in the proper priority :o). Happy New Year to you and your family from mine here in Florida.
December 31, 2016
Judy Drake said:
I am saving your list Bruce, we would all be a lot happier & healthier if we lived by it!! Thank-you!!
December 31, 2016
james tighe said:
happy new year to one and all—I really enjoyed playing the contest for the lobster but unfortunately did not win anyway will look forward to more contests in the near future
December 31, 2016
tania said:
Beautifully written, perfectly said. I will keep this as a reminder. Thank you.
December 31, 2016