Consider the source. Consider whose company they are in. You may not know much about issue xyz but look and see who endorses them. If people you trust place trust in them.


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“When happy, be kind. When sad, be kind. When ever…be kind.” - Cory Booker


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Robin Williams was one of the best examples of how to be a good human.


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You may end up being a big shot, Good for you! But check yourself. The good lord wasn't above washing his friends' dirty feet so please don't feel like you're above any task that needs to be done. Enjoy your success but stay humble.


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Assume any email or text you send will be distributed.


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If you’re having trouble finding your passion, read biographies and memoirs of people from all walks of life. There are so many worlds out there! You’ll find one that excites you, where your unique talents and skill set can shine.


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Kitchen knife skills. Know how to properly and safely cut, slice, chop, dice, carve, etc.


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Give your all on the job, from your first day to your last day there. If you’re all caught up on your work help someone else with theirs.


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You don’t owe me a thing. Live your life as you will. I will always love you.


18, 21



Watch Parts Unknown together.


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Enrich your mind. Refresh your body. Renew your spirit. - Andrew Weil, MD.


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You’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. What’s something worth being hated for?


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Check out the website Brightly for timely and age-appropriate book recommendations. All sorts of subjects and themes.


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The person who lives in the body gets to say who touches that body.


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You will come to rely on whatever you choose to help you feel better. You may even become addicted. So choose carefully. Rely on creative, positive, spirit-affirming practices to replenish yourself. Don’t fall in to the trap of alcohol/ food/gambling/smoking/sex/shopping, etc. to numb your pain or avoid dealing with difficulties. ________EVERYONE feels stress, anxiety, loss, despair, frustration and a while bunch of crappy feelings at some time or another. It’s okay to feel those things. But how you choose to DEAL with those feelings will determine a great deal in how happy your life will be.


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They can shower themselves if you install a hand-held shower head and install a suction cup wall-mount shower head holder lower on the shower wall. It’s easy to do and very cheap. They love it!


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Octavia Butler’s “Parable of the Sower.”


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Don’t worry about finding your person. Focus on finding your people.


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YouTube Randy Pauch The Last Lecture. Watch together.


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“Dress braver than you feel. Act braver than you feel.” - Ray


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Being a professional means taking your work seriously not necessarily taking yourself seriously but take the job seriously, you’re there to do a job your income and the income of those around you depend on it is not a joke. It is not something to be played with you made a commitment, honor it. Show up, prepared and ready to work. Be there on time dressed well alert and positive..


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Give them marshmallows to suck on when they get a sore throat. Takes away the pain!


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Respect people’s boundaries / quirks. Someone who “doesn’t fly” may have fear of enclosed spaces due to anxiety or past trauma. Someone who doesn’t drink may have had a parent who was an abusive alcoholic. Don’t laugh, question or prod. If they want to talk about it, fine. Otherwise just accept their boundaries.


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Practice being okay with someone misunderstanding you. Not everyone is going to “get” you. That’s okay.


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The most important things I can teach you is how to love and be loved


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Getting your drivers license will depend not only on government requirements (age, passing tests, etc.) but also maturity and trustworthiness.


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Alcohol is a depressant. Never drink to feel better. It will only make things hurt worse and be worse. Only drink in celebration or community. Never to numb. That sh*t is poison. Pure $@!#% juice.


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Sometimes hookups don’t go well. The vibe is off for whatever reason. Stop. It’s okay to say “actually, let’s just call it a night.” Trust your gut. Be kind but never apologize for saying no-thanks.


15, 20



“Pirate Rules” is a temporary suspension of the usual rules. It means pretty much anything goes for this moment so we can all stay sane. ——-Loosen the rules on snacks, bedtime, screen time, etc. in special circumstances.


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