I remember a long time ago after I heard a radio story about how to navigate a salad bar, I realized the advice was good advice with regard to how to make choices in life. In some ways, life is like a salad bar--we choose what's good for us and what we like to fill our days.
How do we choose in ways that create a good life? What do we do?
Embrace the good, steer away from the bad
For starters, steer your life ship in the direction of good--good people, good events, good activity. The more you steer towards the good rather than the bad, the better your life will be.
Find the joy
Discover what truly makes you happy. That will change from stage to stage, so take time to reflect on what really brings your days joy. For me, at this stage, I find that simple adventures make my days joyful. I love embarking on healthy activity that brings with it some adventure, surprise, challenge, natural beauty, and the camaraderie of like-minded adventurers.
Take care of others
Live your good values and be there for others when they need you. That might not always be enjoyable, but it is the right thing to do.
Live a healthy lifestyle
The more you live, the more you realize that a healthy, happy life depends on a healthy lifestyle.
Use your mind, create and choose wisely
Stay informed. Create and choose wisely. Don't be fooled by the cheats and criminals out there that solely spread harmful, self-serving propaganda.
Nurture good relationships
While some relationships may be challenging, as much as possible, nurture positive relationships. Find your people, love them, care for them, and spend good time with them.
Celebrate the good times
Make time to celebrate life's good times and good people.
Live your values
Know your good values and live by them.
We all have the opportunity to create a good life no matter the obstacles we face. As much as possible keep your life ship directed in that way. Onward.