Try to always smile at people. You will most certainly get a smile back. No need to share your misery, people have enough of their own - but people can never have too many smiles. Smiling just makes you feel better, and when people smile back at you, it energizes you. Smiling makes your eyes light up... people react differently to someone who is smiling... Try it.
When in school, (or any place else that provides an opportunity to learn), never let anyone else in the room HEAR more than you do. Always concentrate on the person speaking, look them in the eye. You never know when a valuable piece of information will come you way. Listen with your ears and an open mind. You do not have to agree with all that you hear, but you must always be willing to learn new things. NEVER STOP LEARNING!
When at a party, or a family gathering, or just a happy place - always take a step back and gaze around. Take a mental picture and store it in your memory bank. These moments will help shape your future. As you get on in years, these memories will warm your heart.
Always look people in the eye when speaking to them. Make them feel important. Use their name when speaking to them - touch their arm, or their shoulder. Touch is powerful. Don't be so afraid of germs that you forget how important people are. Never forget that although it is nice to be important - it is more important to be nice!
Try new foods! We are so fortunate to live in a country that embraces so many different cultures and along with these cultures comes such a variety of foods and spices. Never rule anything out just because you haven't tried it before.
PLEASE, NEVER poke fun of anyone less fortunate that you are. There are many degrees of perfection - everyone is perfect in their own way. Remember that we are all God's children.
When you are invited somewhere, try real hard to always accept the invitation. If they thought enough of you to invite you, please be respectful enough to show up. Remember, "people" are important... "things" can be replaced, people cannot.
People will always react kindly to someone with manners. Always say "Please" and "Thank-you". Don't forget to say "God Bless You" when someone sneezes - even if it is a stranger. Always hold the door for the next person following you. Always give up your seat to someone older than you. These simple gestures will go a long way in building your character.
PRAY!! Take the time to thank God for what you have. Ask God for help when you are struggling. Never lose your faith. We all need someone to lean on, someone to watch over us and protect us. God is always there..... unconditionally.
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