ABC....of Life... A – Accept. Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve made even if you have difficulty in understanding their beliefs, motives or actions. B – Break Away. Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish in your life. C – Create. Create a family of friends with whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows and happiness. D – Decide. Decide that you’ll be successful and happy come what may and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way. E – Explore. Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you’ll learn more about yourself. F – Forgive. Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it and remember that everyone makes mistakes. G – Grow. Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way. H – Hope. Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task. I – Ignore. Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds for you. J – Journey. Journey to new worlds, new possibilities by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day and you’ll grow. K – Know. Know that no matter how bad things seem, they’ll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter. L – Love. Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there’s room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there’s room for endless happiness. M – Manage. Manage your time and your expenses wisely and you’ll suffer less stress and worry. Then you’ll be able to focus on the important things in life. N – Notice. Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak or thode who suffer. Offer your assistance when possible and always share your kindness and understanding. O – Open. Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times there’s still much to be thankful for. P – Pray. Pray without ceasing. You will be blessed all the days of your life. Q – Question. Ask many questions because you’re here to learn. R – Relax. Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end. Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness. S – Share. Share your talent, skills, knowledge and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over. T – Try. Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish. U – Use. Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that’s wasted has no value. Talent that’s used will bring unexpected rewards. V – Value. Value the friends and family members who have supported and encouraged you and be there for them as well. W – Work. Work hard every day to be the best person you can be but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance. X – X-Ray. Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you’ll see the goodness and beauty within. Y – Yield. Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you’ll find success at the end of the road. Z – Zoom. Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams and a brighter tomorrow. --- "'Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles."' ~ PROVERBS 1:5-6 (NKJV)