My list

I'm currently at home in Oregon. During lunch today I went up to my old room and found myself going through a box of papers that for one reason or another I felt were important enough to pack away. I came across a list that I started in 1998 and really surprised myself with my the thoughts I had scribbled across the sheet of paper. It's a rather lengthy list, so if you have the time please enjoy my early insights to life.

The list is titled, " Things I have learned throughout my life" (I was only 19 went I wrote this)

• Believe in those around you
• Trust in one another
• Remember please and thank you
• Enjoy the simple things in life
• Reach for the stars
• Life isn't always easy
• Listen to your heart
• Indulge once in a while
• Family is always there, even when you don't want them to be, and especially when you need them to be
• Love your soul
• Friends are worth their weight in gold
• The grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence
• Be kind to each other.
• Bring out the child inside of you every now and then
• Perseverance is the key to success
• Savor every moment
• Always be thankful for what you do have
• Set goals
• Let out the artist in you
• Walk a mile in another person's shoes
• Relax and take it easy for a change
• Remember your dreams
• Go outside and play
• Working together as a team gets things done much quicker
• Turn up the music and sing along
• Do your research first
• Kiss with your eyes closed
• Plant a tree for your tomorrow
• Put your arms in the air during a roller coaster ride
• Do the things you like to do
• Don't stop running till you've crossed the finish line
• Get dressed up occasionally
• Admire nature for what it is
• Don't be afraid to express yourself
• If you don't know the answer to something, look it up
• Take deep cleansing breaths from the diaphragm when stressed
• Keep in mind that beauty is in the eye of the beholder
• Learn from your mistakes
• Laugh whole heartily
• Never compromise your integrity
• Be responsibly for your actions
• Not all advice is good advice
• Look at a cloud close enough and you can really see it's silver lining
• Give back to the community
• Have faith, it will help you through all your difficult times
• Knowledge is more than just reading from a book
• Help out around the house
• Keep in touch with your best friend from school
• Don't force your opinions on to anyone
• Try to make a good first impression
• Share your stories with your family
• Humble yourself and pray
• Nothing beats a new pair of comfortable shoes
• Every day is fresh with no mistakes in it
• Try not to be harsh and judgemental
• Stop to smell the roses, and lilacs, and honeysuckle, and all the flowers in between
• If you feel trapped remember, things aren't set in stone. You have the power to change them
• Be strong and stand firm in your beliefs
• Thank a teacher for doing their job
• Remember, Heavenly Father loves you and is always watching over you
• Believe in yourself