To my children in college, mom’s lessons she learned and wished you knew before you take a leap
- Forgive but not forget, always fill your mind with positive and happy thoughts
- Learn from your mistakes, know the cues of what is going to be a wrong decision
- Gratitude will bring you blessings untold, and keep you safe for the future
- Confidence but with preparation and grace, in service with others so that you can be served
- Select your friends for a lifetime, they can pull you up and bring wealth untold
- Friends can influence you, can walk with you and help you attain success and happiness
- Your thoughts can translate into action with conviction
- There is ambition and goals and not procrastination to get what you want
- Early bird catches the worm, be early and ahead of others or be prepared
- Expect the unexpected if you lack preparation
- Select your tools and gadgets to save your life when you need them
- Bring your smart phone, computer and driving glasses when you go places
- Always save 6months worth of emergency funds
- Borrow only when necessary or exchange your skills and knowledge to earn
- Always up your skills, they will save you in times of trouble
- Be street smart not only book smart
- Always have a back up in life, living simply and in practical ways
- Love, friendship and family are very important and so is prayer
- Learn to dance, sing , paint, fencing, swimming and any worthwhile relaxing and uplifting activity
- Gain respect and put yourself in service to your well being and that of others you are responsible for.
- Write a journal to keep your spirit strong and continue this list to impart to your children. You can write up to 300 things to share with others to walk your talk.