Can we sum up the recipe for a life well lived  in just a handful of single words?

Here’s my list. Can you think of other words?

Be humble

Be kind

Be compassionate

practise equanimity

Be optimistic

Show integrity

Be enthusiastic

Be excited

show moderation

Show courage

Be prudent

Be patient

Be grateful

Reciprocate

be joyous

Be self-disciplined

Respect myself

Be self-efficacious (believe I can)

Be masterful

Experiment

Be conscientious

Be resilient

Be open-minded

Be determined

To persevere

To flourish

Be balanced

Be a pioneer

Lead the way

Be a team-player

Be contented

Have perspective

Feel elevated

Feel blissful

Feel exuberant

Feel transcendent

Feel rapt

Feel satisfied

Participate

Try

Love

Finish things

Start things

Learn

Accept

Listen

Empathise

Commit

Hug

Forgive

Admire others

Approve of myself

feel proud of myself and my people

Praise

Laugh

Smile

Think independently

Solve

Explore

Play

Help

Encourage

Support

Create

Envisage/dream/imagine

Celebrate/rejoice

Sing

Dance

Grow/expand/evolve

Understand

Enjoy

Stretch myself

Collaborate

Cooperate

Study

Simplify

Contribute

Model good stuff

Change/evolve

Focus/concentrate

Yield to others

Strive

Give

Why?

Be zestful/alive

Be positive

Be selfless

Be healthy

be fit

Be happy

Be effective

Be self-actualised

Be inter-dependent

Be other-aware/other-focused

Be self-aware

Be Calm

Be centred

Be altruistic

Be honest

Say thank you

say sorry

say please