Psalm 37:3 “Do good and trust in the Lord.” That pretty much covers it.


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Check out Travel for Teens for summer travel programs. Let them choose from themes like service, adventure, animal rescue, etc.


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Plan out first concert.


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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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Octavia Butler’s “Parable of the Sower.”


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Try not to confuse excess with quality. It’s okay not to have the biggest house on the block. It’s okay not to drive the fanciest car.


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The opposite of depression is expression.


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Start a tradition of asking them to memorize and recite a poem or famous speech for a gift for Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc. Start small with the little ones, expand as they get older.


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Model good nutrition and fitness routine.


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Just because I forgive you, it doesn’t mean I trust you. Trust has to be earned.


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“You will encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.” -Maya Angelou


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Love then when they least deserve it because that’s when the need it the most.


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The $@!#% never ends. Dealing with the $@!#% IS your job. If you think you’ll ever reach a “post-$@!#%” stage in your life, you’re wrong.


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Don’t ask for anything until you’ve done what has been asked of you.


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Sometimes rejection is God’s protection. If u worked hard and gave it your all and still missed the bus, that bus wasn’t yours. Read The Artist’s Way.


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make your own latch board / "busy board" for plenty of hours of learning and entertainment. Find lots of great ideas on Pinterest.


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“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” - Maya Angelou


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If you don’t know where to begin, picture where you want it to end, and work it backwards.


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Listen to podcast “1912” about an incident of alarming racial injustice Forsyth County GA.


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In the wise words of Taylor Swift, you don’t have to forgive or forget in order to move on. You can just…move on.


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Teach him what to do and how to act if he gets pulled over.


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“Remember Divas and Friends, if you don’t think good things about yourself, how do you expect anybody else to?” - Sheryl Lee Ralph


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“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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People learn all sorts of different ways. I found I learn best by repetition (drills) especially true for skills. And by listening for studying. Recording my lectures in college made a huge difference in my ability to learn and retain material. Let’s find what works for you.


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Technology doesn’t remove the expectation of good behavior. Be mindful of your manners (and all of our collective humanity) when posting on social media. And no anonymous trolling. If you’re not prepared to sign your name to what you’re putting out there, that’s a good indication you shouldn’t be doing it.


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We can learn, we can evolve. Let yourself be moved by the spirit. More beauty, more service, more humanity, deeper (or questioned) faith, more love. Always more love. That’s the best I can hope for: that you live a life full of love.


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In social situations it's better to talk too little than too much. Don't over-share with people you're not close to.


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Just let them be who they are. Enjoy getting to know them.


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Attend a Pride parade.


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I once asked my mom if my grandmother (her mother in law) was rich. Her reply: “No, but she likes to think she is.” I think she meant my grandmother spent money like she had plenty of it when she really did not. Can relate. I hope you do better!


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