ChanceForty Rules To Live By - Elijah Soleis
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1. Awake with the sun, and begin the day with prayer and gratitude. Pay respects to your ancestors and your God.
2. Embrace the Higher Power, and accept the challenges that it brings your way.
3. Take a walk in the morning, no matter the weather. Smile and greet the people you come across.
4. Show appreciation to your loved ones. Often.
5. Say the truth. Speak with both your mind and your heart.
6. Listen more than you speak.
7. Marry your love. Never let them go. Raise strong children.
8. Explore the world and see all you can.
9. Stargaze frequently. Preferably with another.
10. Be the best fighter you can be.
11. Dedicate yourself to a righteous cause. Be a sword for change.
12. Don't let others talk down those that you care about.
13. Be presentable. Your image speaks for you.
14. Fight for your life. There is no greater mentor.
15. Visit the graves of your loved ones often. They're waiting for you.
16. When you wrong someone, don't be too stubborn to apologize.
17. When someone wrongs you, don't allow them to do so ever again.
18. Never serve hot food on a cold plate.
19. Keep a pet. Teach it tricks.
20. Stumble forward. You will make mistakes, often, but life is a series of lessons.
21. Master the art of combat. Magic is a gateway to the realms beyond.
22. Judge directly, rather than by the opinions of onlookers.
23. Donate to the less fortunate.
24. Learn how to hunt, and to grow your own food.
25. Don't fear death. You're eternal.
26. Maintain a garden. Plants and herbs. Fill it with your favorite scents.
27. Forgive your enemies, but only after they've been brought to justice.
28. Choose a favorite color, animal, and season. People will ask you. Don't be unprepared.
29. Family is important, and friends can become family. Do your best by them.
30. Keep a calendar and mark each day off. Note down birthdays.
31. There's never a time of day inappropriate for a warm cup of tea.
32. Follow the orders of your superiors. We work best in unison.
33. Engage with your local community.
34. Honor Her Majesty the Queen, and the Petrakis lineage. Honor the Brothers and Sisters that serve.
35. Abstinence is empowerment. Fast on Fridays - No food or wine for twenty four hours.
36. Murder is a stain upon the soul. Only burden this curse if the act will preserve the lives of others.
37. Learn the history of our people. Every person before you contributed to who you are today.
38. On the call to war, take up arms and pledge your life to the cause. If you're otherwise not a fighter, there's important labor to be done.
39. Name your sword. Polish it, sharpen it. Treat it well. While people may occasionally leave you, it will always be at your side.
40. Live for others, but only if they're worthy of your devotion. It is in this you will find content.
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