I know this is way out of season, but it strikes me that none of these "L's" should only be brought out in December - they should be present all year long!

So pause for a moment - and another. Who have you loved today, what made you laugh and how much of life did you live to the full - today?

Do it: Love, laugh and live
Rinus le Roux
16 December 2006 at 11h20

I have just spoken to Theo, the editor of The Star Workplace, who told me that this is my final column for 2006. Let me therefore leave you with a powerful final thought. During the 42 years I've spent here on earth, I've used what I call the "Triple L" formula as a guideline to life and trust that you, too, will be able to use it with great success - especially in the month of December as the year comes to an end.

The first 'L' - Love more:

Make this the month where you commit yourself to love more in all areas of your life. Become more loving, give more love, see more love and accept more love. If all of us commit to this first 'L' and love more, we can get closer to experiencing the reason for our existence.

The emotion and act of love are the most powerful and healing gifts we have to offer each other - and they are free. So give love freely and accept it freely.

The second 'L' - Laugh more:

As you know, laughter is the music of the soul. One needs only to watch children playing to know that this is true. During December dedicate yourself to having fun. Loads of it!

Remember that it works both ways. Open your eyes to the joy, fun and laughter in life and contribute towards creating it for others.Help your friends, family and colleagues to experience the power of laughter.Enjoy life with a smile on your face and see life smiling back at you.

The third 'L' - Live more:

Life is for the living. Living more means experiencing the various dimensions of life. If you are inclined to work a lot with your head, become more physical - get out there and do things. If you live your life at a hectic pace take time to be with yourself and spend some alone time. In other words, do your best to experience the fullness of life.

94.7 Highveld Stereo has just started its initiative to make people's dreams come true (Christmas Wish). During the coming year, perhaps you and I can look for opportunities to do the same for others. By loving more, laughing more and living more we can also make some of our own dreams come true.Thank you for reading my column and for the constant feedback you send me. Until next year - God bless.