Don’t stay down too long.


16, 19, 21



Sex isn’t something you “score.” It’s not a competition. Whether the encounter is casual or within a committed relationship it’s something that is shared.


16, 19, 20



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



Brennan Manning lectures and books.


19



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


15, 21



Life is for the living. It’s okay to move on. It’s okay to laugh and dream, work, to party, to rest rest, etc. you honor the dead by living your life. Everyone meets up in the end anyway!


19, 21



Pray for the courage to be yourself.


10, 13, 15, 17, 21



Get to know your body, push yourself in terms of strength and endurance. You're stronger than you think. You're growing stronger every day. Your body is amazing and healthy. Take care of it! Enjoy it! Use your amazing strength and energy to do good in the world.


12-16



Resentment is a sign you are giving too much and are in need of replenishment. It’s a good example of how even the “negative” emotions are on your side, interpreting your experience in the world.


16, 18, 21



Don’t quit your job until you have another job. Suck it up and make the best out of it.


21



Marriage tip: King sized blanket on Queen size bed.


21



The moment you lose your cool, you’ve lost.


12,13, 14, 15, 16, 21



Take the train to Roanoke.


10



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


16, 21



Be appreciative of people’s time. Send thank you notes after interviewing and applying for jobs, scholarships, etc. even if you don’t get picked. It’s common courtesy and it’s a good way to make a good impression for next time.


18, 20



The person you have the most electric connection to may not be the ideal choice for a life partner.


15, 19, 21



“Don’t chase your dreams


14, 17, 20, 21



Talk about how choices become habits. Habits can become addictions. Describe how pathways are literally dug into the brain and it's very hard to change them once those paths are made.


13-16



2

Look into language school. Now is a good time to start learning Chinese, Spanish or Arabic.


5-8



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


3,4,5,6



“The next generation never learns anything from the previous one until it’s brought home like a hammer.” - Harry Truman


13, 16, 21



Plastic stackable dresser - 5 drawers labeled for days of the week. Put outfits in each. No drama emergencies on school days, the week’s wardrobe is planned out.


5



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


13, 15, 18, 20



"Love is nothing more and nothing less than relentlessly showing up for your people." - Glennon Doyle


18-21



Two instances when exercise is unhealthy: when you’re only doing it because you want to lose weight or because you’re terrified you will gain weight.


14, 18, 21



There is a cost and a duty to everything we own. Rachel Maddow


16



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


14



“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.


1-5



“There is no such thing as a “bad kid” - just angry, hurt, tired, scared, confused, impulsive ones expressing their feelings


7, 12