In this changing landscape we live in, where times are uncertain and many of the values we have come to believe in have eroded away; it is at times like these when we must look to the simple truths to guide us.
There is one fact which to date has not been proven wrong: our time on earth is short and it to will pass. One day we will cease to exist but for the memories we have left behind and the impact we have had on others.
Therefor:
Take every day as though it is your last and remember, the sun is always shining even though sometimes it is obscured by clouds.
Spend time with your children especially when they are young. It is not a Woman's job or a man’s job, in fact, it is not a job at all, but a pleasure and a privilege. Their lives change daily and a second missed can never be reclaimed.
Children do not ask to come into the world, that choice is made for them. The responsibility lies with the parents to create the opportunities that will allow them to live a full and challenging life.
Learn from others especially your parents, their successes and failures where all hard fought for and even in their failures there are lessons to be learned.
Do something with your life that you love instead of punching a time clock. Something that will inspire you to get out of bed everyday and give you joy and pleasure. Trust that what you do will bring the same joy to others.
Do not sell yourself or others short, the abilities and possibilities of humans is relatively untapped and the future is limitless.
What you do today will have an impact on your future, your children’s future, your children’s, children’s future and countless others who pass through your life.
It takes less effort to be kind and the rewards to you and others are immeasurable. You will feel better and so will others. You may have saved someone's life by simply interrupting their day and being kind. You may have been the last straw to someone who has experienced grief.
Save a little and spend a little you really cannot take it with you.
Do not think for one minute that someone else has your best interest at heart only your parents will do that, everybody else has their own set of problems to work out. Care about people and, in general they will care about you but remember the final outcome is in your hands.
Get an education. Not necessarily College or University, some of the brightest people in the world are self educated and hold no degree, however their contribution to life has changed the world.
Pay for nothing with credit except your home and maybe a car. The rest, with a little patience and hard work will come to you. However if all of your income is taken up by paying back debts that you incurred for short term gain, you will never get ahead.
Do something nice for people when ever you can and don’t expect anything in return. It will be a wonderful surprise when it is returned.
Have faith but remember to date it has not been proven that any superior being is alive or ever was. Have faith but do not press that faith on others. Others will see that you have faith and in turn will have their own faith. Faith is a personal thing which will serve you on dark days. Faith is also the thing that when against all odds, one can succeed.
Remember we are all on this journey together and what goes around comes around.
Have an amazing life, because you can! Pass the torch!
Live Passionately, As Why!
