After going through some recent trouble, heartache, and disappointments, I came to the realization that I am where I am because of my choices in life. Be it good or bad, relatively speaking, there are always things that are like thorns in my side. I could have prevented certain thorns if I would have known these things 10 years ago.
- Money does grow on certain trees, if you aren’t finding any, you’re looking up at the wrong tree
- It’s always better to stay silent when you don’t know something with 100% certainty
- Keep a tight circle of friends
- Nature heals
- Vegetarianism / veganism can change your life (not that meat is bad, it’s just that veggies are better)
- Don’t be afraid to change your appearance
- Go after the dream – reality will become that dream
- You can learn something from everyone you meet
- Leave each place you visit brighter than when it was when you got there
- Go outside and stargaze at least once a week
- Don’t be so narrow-minded – this is a big world with a lot of bullsh*t – you may be an unknowing victim of bullsh*tish thinking and teaching
- Look up
- Keep looking up
- Smile more
- Time with children is incredibly priceless
- Memories are forever
- Make much of the life you’ve been given and don’t waste it
- Find out your gifts and share them with the world – no matter how big or small
- Make peace, not war
- Make the choice to choose the right thing
- Pay attention to your dreams at night
- Look at the signs around you
- Stay away from things you know are bad
- Stop killing bugs and other creatures that aren’t going to harm you – why do you get to take the life of a ladybug when you didn’t give it the life to begin with? After all, it might think you are pretty cool.
- Ride your bike
- Hug your loved ones every single day
- Seek God and His mercy – He is most merciful
That’s my list. Much love. – JT
