Do thought snippets and petit maxims count as ideas, or do ideas have to be high-falutin' to be worth anything? Let's find out! Proceeding in order from general to specific...

Idea: You are alive. Don't waste a single minute of it.

Idea: Meditate or pray daily. It makes you feel good, and sometimes it can even attract good things to you.

Idea: Remind yourself that it's OK to be marvelous just as long as you're not a jerk about it.

Idea: Do something nice for somebody. Adding smiles and happiness and kindness to the world is medicine that anyone can administer.

Idea: You now have the opportunity to do what you love -- so do it!

Idea: Imagine what your life will be like in ten years. It will be totally awesome compared to now!

Idea: Love generously.

Idea: Laugh passionately.

Idea: Live intentionally.

Idea: Focus on beauty, not ugliness.

Idea: Enjoy taking a nice leisurely dump. Imagine what life would be like if you were not able to do that!

Idea: Buy a ten-pound bag of dried beans and a ten-pound bag of rice and make that the main part of your diet for a couple weeks. You can eat for $10 a week!

Idea: Take up a hobby like bird watching. It's free, and you wouldn't believe how excited you can become upon catching a glimpse of a yellow warbler!

Idea: Call the person who canned you and tell them how well you're doing. It will help them feel better.

Oh, I could go on, but I think you get my point. Go with the flow and enjoy your freakin' life, unemployed person. All will turn out for the best.

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