As you go through life you pick up a incredible amount of knowledge, most of it does not concern us in our everyday life so it is confined to memory or forgotten altogether. 
There are times in your life when you will hear something that will make you think, it might be something profound that makes you reflective or philosophical about your life or something that inspires you.  It might come from a TV program, a film, a church service or from a friend telling you about their own circumstances or experiences.  How many times do you think, I will remember that, only for it to be forgotten in the bustle of everyday life.  Below are some things for you to read and ponder on.

FOR THE YOUNG

THINK FORWARD
Teenagers have the luxury of not having many of the pressures that we will have to manage in later years so it is important that we go through the stage of thinking we know best in those years, while we are still developing our minds and trying to find out who we are, in the meantime we might think our parents know nothing, but the next time you have an argument with your parents just remember this, when you get to their age you will think as they do and your children will think as you do.  Perhaps you cannot see it now but believe me it will happen that is life.

DON’T WORRY ABOUT GETTING 30
When you are young sometimes it is hard to imagine yourself being 30 let alone reaching 40 years old that is so ancient but don’t worry because as you get older the way you think changes with you.  As we go through life our challenges and priories will change and we will progress in our thinking.

 

FOR ALL

BE COURTEOUS
Always treat people how you would like to be treated, even if they are not courteous to you. Have enough pride in yourself to be content with the way you have acted. Others will take their cue on how to treat you from how you conduct yourself, and will respect you for it. Be punctual, always say please and thank you, simple things like that are important as you make you way through life.

BE KIND
Be Considerate and compassionate when others are in trouble, even if you have problems of your own.  Others will admire your selflessness and help you in due course.

SHOW MORAL COURAGE
Do what is right, even if its makes you unpopular.  Reach inside yourself and trust what you feel, take advice from a trusted source if needed, it will sometimes be hard but you will benefit from it.

SHOW HUMILITY
Stand your ground but pause to reflect on what the other side are saying and back off when you know you are wrong.  Never worry about losing face, if you are in the wrong, accept it, if only to keep quiet and let it go.

LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES
You will make plenty in your lifetime so use them as a learning tool.  If you keep making the same mistake or keep running into a problem of your own making, you need to understand why, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

AVOID DISPARAGING SOMEONE TO A THIRD PARTY
It is only you that will look bad and nothing positive will come of it.  If you have a problem with someone then either say nothing or sort it out with them.

HOLD FIRE
If someone crosses you in any way, don’t react immediately.  Once you say something it can be never taken back, and most people deserve a second chance.

HAVE FUN
That is what life is all about, too often in our day to day life we forget what we enjoy and don’t make the effort to do it.  Don’t think it is too much trouble but think of it as a necessity to our well being.

GIVE TO CHARITY
Never pass up a chance of sponsoring anyone for a good cause or putting something in a collection box, these people give up their free time, so even if don’t think it is right,  please don’t discourage them in any way.

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE UPSIDE
We have a lot to be thankful for, there is always people a lot worse off than ourselves. The glass is half full, never half empty.  Every adversity has a silver lining if you seek it out.

TRY TO MAKE YOUR INSTINCT TO SAY ‘YES’
Look for reasons to do something, not reasons to say no.  Your friends will cherish you for that.

BE PRUDENT AND ASTUTE
You will get more of what you want if you can give someone more of what they desire.  Compromise can be king.

 

NEVER LET A FRIEND DOWN
I would do anything for my friends, if they asked me too; this is why I have chosen them carefully.

ALWAYS TIP FOR GOOD SERVICE
It shows respect, but poor service needs no reward..

 

ALWAYS TREAT THOSE YOU MEET AS YOUR SOCIAL EQUAL
Whether they are above or below your station in life.  For those above you, show due difference. For those you consider below you, show respect.

ALWAYS RESPECT AGE
As age equals wisdom

 

BE PROUD
Of who you are and where you come from, but open your mind to other cultures and languages.  When you begin to travel (as I hope you will) you’ll learn that your place in the world is both vital and insignificant. 

BE AMBITIOUS
But will careful thought.  Be prepared to back your assertions with craftsmanship and hard work.

 

LIVE EVERY DAY TO ITS FULL
Do something that makes you laugh or smile and avoid leaving it to another day..

GIVE YOUR BEST AT SCHOOL
Some teachers forget that pupils need incentives.  So if your teacher doesn’t give you one, devise your own

 

NEVER FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR SELF
Or at least don’t do it for long.  Cry if you want to but remember its you who can make yourself better.

LOOK AFTER YOUR BODY
And it will look after you. 

 

DON’T PASS ON GOSSIP
Ask 3 questions
Does it show them in a good light
Are you 100% sure it is true
Is it positive
If the answer is No to either then let it go.

These are things that I have tried to remember, they come from things I have heard, I have read and some of them come from myself but all of them are things that I believe deserve careful thought.

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