Today I read one of my favorite books the third time. It was written many years back by a brilliant philosopher-artist-bestselling author Robert Fulghum. I have a collection of his books and I really enjoy reading all of them especially this one. It speaks about life and the lessons we need to re-learn as we grow old. What are those things? Read on.

1. Share everything. Millions of people around the world live and die in poverty. Can we share some of what we have?

2. Play fair. When in doubt, it is helpful to remember the Rotarian's 4-Way Test. Are we fair in all our dealings?

3. Don't hit people. If all the people around the world practice this, who would need a gun, a bomb, a war plane or any invention for mass destruction? Can I include abortion paraphernalia on this list?

4. Clean up your own mess. Instead of blaming others, why don't we focus on improving our own selves?

5. Don't take things that are not yours. Ouch! Imagine a world free from corrupt politicians, shrewed businessmen, robbers, extortionists, kidnappers, snatchers, and the rapists. Yes. Rapists are also robbers in a different way.

6. Say you're sorry when you hurt somebody. Wow. Humility is a virtue we must possess.

7. Take a nap every afternoon. We are not ants. It is always healthy to slow down sometimes. Take a coffee break, a weekend jaunt, or summer vacation with friends and family members.

   Indeed, Fulghum is right in saying, “Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, but there in the sandpile at Sunday school”.