Anything you deny or fight will fight you back harder. Don’t fight the fear, pain, disappointment, etc. Let it in and let it teach you what it wants to teach you. Then you can part as friends.


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I wish I had heard this in my 20’s. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRtFBvGr/


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When you see someone in military uniform, thank them for their service. Hold the door open for them, etc. If they are behind you in line at Starbucks, pay for their coffee. At the very least, look them in the eye and smile - they’ve made a tremendous sacrifice and you should acknowledge that.


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We do what we do and feel how we feel because we think what we think. Our thoughts are so powerful. Let’s take each one captive today and be sure they’re the kind of thoughts we want guiding and influencing the way we live our lives.” -Lysa TerKeurst


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Addiction is when you can’t get through the day without something. It’s not that you need to feel high, it’s that you can’t live without what gets you high. Humans are all wired to be at risk for addiction


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Don’t feed the thing you’re fighting.


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You can’t be a good parent if you’re a miserable person. Take care of yourself. Make the changes necessary to get in a good place. Ask for help. The happier you are, the happier they will be.


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“Abhor what is evil. Hold fast to what is good.”


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When disciplining remember: First acknowledge the emotion, then address the behavior.


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Assume any email or text you send will be distributed.


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When you’re tired, the next best thing to sleep is a shower.


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Remember: “C’s get degrees.” Don’t tie yourself in knots over grades.


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Don’t play hard to get. Be hard to earn.


16, 21



To paraphrase Ted Lasso, it’s the people who think they’ve got it all figured out who delight in judging people and events. It’s better to be open minded, ask questions. Be curious, not judgmental.


15, 21



Walking at night during the wintertime remember to wear a bright scarf or something reflective. So many pedestrians get hit when it’s dark outside because they’re wearing dark colors and drivers can’t see them.


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Best song for a good cry: “And so It Goes” by Billy Joel.


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"Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." - Ben Franklin This works with money and with other areas: Be faithful in the little things and the bigger things will take care of themselves. For example, if you don't get comfortable with telling little lies then you'll never tell big lies.


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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.


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Educate About Risks of Driving


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My favorite version of myself is when I’m not worried about what others think of me. I


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Choose to love despite the rage. See poem by Lucas Jones “ I Will Teach My Sons to be Dangerous Men.”


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Read the instructions. Don't ask for help if you've been given instructions but haven't yet read them. RTFM. (Read the flippin' manual.)


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Teach them that when we hear sirens it means someone is in trouble but help is on the way.


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Check out the Jesuit Volunteer Corp. A short but deeply meaningful immersion into service, faith in action, selflessness and living on a lot less than you think you need.


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“Don’t chase your dreams


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Highly recommend book about math and multiplication techniques:“The Best of Times” by Greg Tang.


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Take the train to Roanoke.


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Train for a mini-triathlon together as a family this year.


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