My friend Jamie wanted to know what her friends had to tell their unborn children.
I find it hard to just say 5 things, but I'll try my best.
1. Try to find understanding and compassion for other people. Our experiences and culture shape who we are, and people we think as "evil" might have had a horrible life, may have a different understanding of life, or might simply have a chemical imbalance in their brain. Whatever it is, we cannot change other people, only our actions towards them. Trying to come to understand other points of view only aids us in becoming better people, and in creating better solutions in times of conflict.
2. Develop intellectual curiosity, and use it at all times! Try to find answers to your questions. Even if it's something small like, who's voice is that in that cartoon? There is no useless knowledge. All knowledge is inherently valuable. All times are good times to learn, and I have a hunch that Heaven is a place were you will be forever learning. So you can start here, during your time on earth ;)
3. Be nice and respectful towards all walks of life and people. I know it sounds cliche, but it's important to say thank you, please, and just acknowledge that we are all human beings worthy of dignity. Like my dad told me once, we are all important and no one is more important than anybody else. We all have to breathe and poop. (So don't be intimidated either!)
4. Follow your heart, but listen to your head. When you fall in love, make sure your heart and head align. Do not allow anybody to treat you in a way you would be embarrassed your children to treat other people. I know that was wordy, so let me explain. If you would be embarrassed if your children bossed other children around, do not let your partner boss you around. You are a gem, unique, and precious. Do not let anybody treat you with disrespect. Just like you should safeguard other people's dignity, you should also safeguard your own. Additionally, while you ought to dream big and work with all your heart, understand that there are sometimes human limitations. Try to work around them, but know that sometimes it's okay move on to a different dream. No shame in change.
5. Do not live your life in fear, guilt, or anything that makes you unhappy. You were born to be free. You can soar. Don't let negative things tie you down into a life which you do not find acceptable. Always be willing to take a step towards change if your life is not what you want it to be. If it is a circumstance which is making you unhappy, know that circumstances fade and only the love in your heart will remain. Cherish and nurture it.
I find it hard to just say 5 things, but I'll try my best.
1. Try to find understanding and compassion for other people. Our experiences and culture shape who we are, and people we think as "evil" might have had a horrible life, may have a different understanding of life, or might simply have a chemical imbalance in their brain. Whatever it is, we cannot change other people, only our actions towards them. Trying to come to understand other points of view only aids us in becoming better people, and in creating better solutions in times of conflict.
2. Develop intellectual curiosity, and use it at all times! Try to find answers to your questions. Even if it's something small like, who's voice is that in that cartoon? There is no useless knowledge. All knowledge is inherently valuable. All times are good times to learn, and I have a hunch that Heaven is a place were you will be forever learning. So you can start here, during your time on earth ;)
3. Be nice and respectful towards all walks of life and people. I know it sounds cliche, but it's important to say thank you, please, and just acknowledge that we are all human beings worthy of dignity. Like my dad told me once, we are all important and no one is more important than anybody else. We all have to breathe and poop. (So don't be intimidated either!)
4. Follow your heart, but listen to your head. When you fall in love, make sure your heart and head align. Do not allow anybody to treat you in a way you would be embarrassed your children to treat other people. I know that was wordy, so let me explain. If you would be embarrassed if your children bossed other children around, do not let your partner boss you around. You are a gem, unique, and precious. Do not let anybody treat you with disrespect. Just like you should safeguard other people's dignity, you should also safeguard your own. Additionally, while you ought to dream big and work with all your heart, understand that there are sometimes human limitations. Try to work around them, but know that sometimes it's okay move on to a different dream. No shame in change.
5. Do not live your life in fear, guilt, or anything that makes you unhappy. You were born to be free. You can soar. Don't let negative things tie you down into a life which you do not find acceptable. Always be willing to take a step towards change if your life is not what you want it to be. If it is a circumstance which is making you unhappy, know that circumstances fade and only the love in your heart will remain. Cherish and nurture it.
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