Notes for the not yet born
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - CHALLENGES
[CHALLENGE: LIFE’S BIG LISTS]
They say that when you have kids, your life changes. Then, you screw it up by teaching them all the wrong things. So be proactive:
What five things would you want to tell your unborn children?
1. Think of all the things that did (and didn’t) have to happen for you to be here. That is the miracle.
2. Don’t be intimidated by silence.
3. Question everything. If you find the answer is God, then your logic is sound. If you find anything else, try again.
4. If you’re sad: Start with prayers and some Mozart.
5. When you see a homeless person, remember: You are three bad decisions and/or four unlucky days away from being him/her. Treat that person with dignity.
:: list by a penny for the old guy :: photographs by @jenilee
@silverjade
i read your number one at least five times. each time it speaks more truth. thank you for showing me something i was unable to see before.
-Be brave. Life goes on, and you will make it.
-Real friends are few and far between. Hang on to the ones you love, and don't waste time on the ones that make you feel like less than you are.
-Try new things. Be adventurous.
-Everyone has parts of themselves that they don't show. Give them a chance, look them in the eye.
-Love. Love. Love. Feel. It's hard, but you won't live if you don't love.
1. life is short when you consider eternity so take chances and expericence as much as you dare.
2. live life in the moment in service to God.
3. Smile, laugh and enjoy the beauty of life. Travel
4. find peace with life and find peace with death.
5. Love as much as you can!
1. Respect everyone, no matter how much you hate them.
2. Don't indulge in gossip or speaking down to others, it will only lead to bad things.
3. It's okay to change yourself from time to time.
4. You don't need to be anything other than what you want.
5. Always, always try. Effort is equal to results.
1. Never, ever color inside the lines. If you must, color everything different than what other people are.
2. Question everything. Do not take a simple, "Yes" as your only answer.
3. People on the internet are not as scary they seem to be. Some of them are actually full of awesome and will make your entire day.
4. History and current events ALWAYS correlate. Pay attention to both. They are vital.
5. Music will carry you through when no one else seems to be there.
1. Read. Read as much as you can. There's the education you get from school, and there's the education you get from life. Let books be a part of that.
2. Always love someone once. Before you meet them even. I'm not saying trust everyone, or even freely. Just love.
3. Don't be afraid of feeling foolish. It will just leave you inert.
4. Don't just sit around thinking about how if you were just *different* in some way, you could be or do or say what you want. Try. If you fail, so be it. But if you succeed, well, if you succeed you will feel like the most amazing person in the world.
5. Enjoy being a child. It doesn't last.
Le fin <3
1. Don't be afraid to be yourself. I'll love you no matter what
2. Your place in this world shall not be determined by your race, gender, religion or sexual preference. I won't let it.
3. Judge everyone on their own merit.
4. I hope you love to read.
5. I love you.
1. I'm sorry
2. I'm really sorry.
3. Seriously i'm sorry
4. Shit happens.
5. Life's not fair.
- LIFE's BIG QUESTIONS
- ATTACK A CHALLENGE
1. You're a somebody. Don't ever put yourself down, or compare yourself to some other person. You're something that they're not: You're you.
2. People do love you, so don't ever feel like you're alone.
3. Take life seriously 'cause you only get to have it once.
4. Dreams are not JUST dreams, they're your hope, your inspiration, so keep on dreaming.
5. Always be nice.