Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



Just love them. With all your might, them for who they are, and where they are. Forget about the other stuff.


15



Sometimes when you win, you lose. And when you lose, you win. Meaning that sometimes when you get what you want it doesn’t work out well. And sometimes wonderful things happen as a result of a failure or disappointment. Chin up. There’s a million paths to happiness and fulfillment. If one doesn’t work out your will find another.


12, 21



My ballet teacher used to punish us by making us sit on the floor and hold our arms up. It hurts! But you learn how to sit with pain. You learn how to endure and how to use your mind to make your muscles really don’t want to do.


14, 20



Always remember - cheesecake is the best cake.


21



Apollo 13 and The Martian Great movies about space, science, engineering, etc. Watch together.


12



If you have a goal, just dive in. It's okay if you mess up or fail. Start over, get help... but start.


13, 18, 21



Sometimes fear feels like a signal to get out of there, but being uncomfortable in a new situation is totally normal. Practice sitting in that discomfort and you’ll find it gets easier.


9, 12, 15, 17, 21



Sometimes procrastination is part of the process. Eventually though, doing the thing is easier than stressing over it or hiding from it.


10. 12, 15, 21



Never allow anyone to tell you who you are.


17



Sponsor a child in a developing country. Write letters, learn about their country and their life.


8



Get up early on a Saturday and go downtown. See how fun it is to be up before the rest of the world.


7-9



When someone hurts us or REALLY pisses us off... We have to pray for them. It’s hard to stay mad at someone you’re praying for.


8-18



I promise I will never snoop. No matter how curious I am, I will not violate your privacy. But if I ever think you may be in danger I will break any promise and any law I have to in order to keep you safe.


10, 12, 14, 15



When they’re upset just ask what they need: space, distraction, or talk about it.


12



Men worry about getting laughed at or rejected by a woman. Women worry about getting killed when they reject a man. Let that sink in.


15, 21



Some days it feels like your world is falling apart, but what's really happening is that it's falling into place. Make good choices. Be kind. Be brave. Trust.


15, 21



Devotion is revealed by behavior, not intention.


15, 17, 21



The Language of the Universe: A Visual Exploration of Mathematics https://www.amazon.com/dp/1536215058/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R83V51QC1RGYVEZ4ESMQ


8



Build something beautiful.


13, 21



Family trip to a NASCAR race..


6



Appalachian Mountain Club


9-13



Find what you love Do what you love Be what you love Live what you love Love what you love and never look back ... Except to love.


19



Go to Montgomery County Fair


5-14



Plan a trip to New York City to see Hamilton.


15



You an learn just about anything on Google or YouTube! Spend some time exploring together and caution about how to search safely.


9



No matter how late you are, don’t speed or drive unsafely. It’s not worth someone’s life or limbs.


18-18, 21



Harm springs from excess.


12



When you feel hopeless that’s when you know it’s time to seek help. It’s a red flag in someone’s demeanor. Notify parents if you notice this feeling of deep despair in yourself or someone you know. Help really does help.


13, 15, 17, 19, 21