The House Rules
For several years now my friend and collaborator Robin Hewlett and I have passed back and forth a set of “House Rules” that we first authored when we were roommates in 2007. These may as well have been called “Life Rules”. We added a rule or proclamation(kind of a statement more than a rule) whenever something happened to us that threw us for a loop or taught us a tough lesson. More than anything, the rules were supposed to pull us up out of the dumb muck of self-doubt, fear, and negativity that can ruin even the best of situations.
Apparently, avoiding the negativity-goggles is a life long endeavor; one that you just have to accept as daily labor. You have to wash your socks and you have to feed your brain positive ideas too—did anybody else think it was easier too? I did think adulthood was supposed to be a breeze when I was younger. I’m not sure where I got this idea but I’m going to blame sitcoms.
Without further delay… here’s the latest image of the House Rules. I added some things in blue ink without asking Robin, but Robin: I think these are good! And I need to read them regularly!!! Hopefully all the fans of the house rules get a chance to see this post!
As a note the rule that says: “Progress Can be an Illusion” is followed by: “Consider horizontal movement!” there’s even a 5th proclamation I added today because I got excited: ”Be in charge of your own approval.”
The House Rules were composed in 2007 by Robin Hewlett and Ally Reeves
