Advice

For the past week and a half, I have been asking people to list ten pieces of advice that they have concerning life....an example would be: Never burn bridges. So far, I have gotten back at least 20 replies, so 200 little bits of wisdom. I am really enjoying reading these. There are definitely a lot of trends. The youngest person to reply is 19 and the oldest is 79.

I have not decided what to do with the replies yet. I want to do something really neat. Something inspirational! For tonight, I will leave you with my personal ten:

1. Everyone deserves respect.
2. Be kinder than necessary, you never know what silent struggles people are fighting.
3. Laugh often!
4. Always end phone conversations with your parents with, I love you.
5. Words hurt....really THINK before you say something you may come to regret.
6. Find someone who loves you for who you are, without trying to change you.
7. Forgive and let things go.
8. Sometimes, all it takes is a smile to change the entire course of someone's day.
9. Give of yourself with no strings attached.
10. Cherish your family and friends. They will be the ones to pick you up when you are at your lowest point.

Night!