Laws of the Lighthouse

The lighthouse contains good ideas, speaks personal preferences, and holds honest opinions. The Laws of the Lighthouse are God-given, time-tested truths that define the way how one should navigate his life: Observe them to enjoy a secure passage. Or ignore them and you will run aground or crash against the ragged rocks of reality. In reality, the wise captain moves his ship according to the signal of the lighthouse. A wise person does the same. A man's ligthouse signals its laws and its up to you to heed on these:

Love God more than you fear hell;

Once a week, let a child take you on a walk;

Make major decisions in a cemetery;

When no one is watching, live as if someone is;

Succeed at home first;

Don't spend tomorrow's money today;

Pray twice as much as you fret;

Listen twice as much as you speak;

Only harbor a grudge when God does;

Never outgrow your love of sunsets;

Treat people like angels, you will meet some and help make some;

It's wiser to err on the side of generosity than on the side of scrutiny;

God has forgiven you, you'd be wise to do the same;

When you can't trace God's hand, trust His heart;

Toot your own horn and the notes will be flat;

Don't feel guilty for God's goodness;

The book of life is lived in chapters, so know your page number;

Never let the important be the victim of the trivial;

Live your liturgy.

To sum it all up: Approach life like a voyage on a schooner. Enjoy the view. Explore the vessel. Make friends with the captain. Fish a little. And then get off when you get home.