In Honor of Infinite Pi Day

Because Today is Not January 1
(and This List is Not Limited to 2025)

1. Play more often.

2. Refuse to complain.

3. Give God thanks.

4. Thank some people.

5. Seek answers.

6. Make sure they’re true

7. Pray always.

8. Show your spouse and children what they mean to you.

9. Make sure they believe it.

10. Smile more.

11. Help somebody.

12. Learn to communicate well.

13. Be confident.

14. Let yourself be less than perfect.

15. Analyze less.

16. Clean something.

17. Learn something new.

18. Relax.

19. Complete a project.

20. Write a book.

21. –or a poem.

22. –and a poem.

23. Give more.

24. Want less.

25. Invite company over.

26. Take a friend to lunch

27. Visit the library.

28. Read a book.

29. Read your Bible.

30. Memorize a verse or two.

31. Take a hike.

32. Take some pictures.

33. Be spontaneous.

34. Learn to adapt.

35. Make the most of your God-given life.

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