Important rules to teach our daughters:
- Travel light through life, keep only what you need. Let go of what no longer serves you.
- Every thought you have is not a fact. Know the difference.
- Not everything you think should be shared.
- It’s okay to cry when you’re hurt. It is also okay to smash (some) things; but, wash your face, clean up your mess and get up off the floor. You don’t belong down there.
- If you are going to curse, be clever. If you’re going to curse in public, know your audience.
- Seek out the people and places that resonate with your soul.
- People will leave your life. It’s okay to let them go. Yes, it will hurt. Yes, you will heal.
- New people will enter your life. Be selective about who you let in.
- Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
- 5-second rule. It’s just dirt. There are worse things in a fast food cheeseburger.
- You are a woman, you do not need a man, but you can absolutely enjoy your life with a good one.
- Happiness is not a permanent state. Wholeness is. Don’t confuse these.
- Never measure how strong you are by how much pain you can endure.
- Ruts are a part of life, don’t stay stuck in one.
- A soak in a hot bath and a good night’s sleep are a cure for many things.
- Never walk through an alley alone.
- Be less sugar, more spice, and only as nice as you’re able to without, compromising yourself.
- Can’t is a cop-out. Totally unacceptable and doesn’t belong in your vocabulary.
- Hold your heroes to a high standard. Be your own hero.
- Face your fears and do not be held hostage by them.
- If you can’t smile with your eyes, don’t smile. Insincerity is nothing to aspire to.
- Never lie to yourself.
- Your body, your rules.
- If you have an opinion, you better know why.
- Practice your passions.
- Ask for what you want. The worst thing they can say is no.
- Wish on stars and dandelions, then get to work to make them happen.
- Stay as sweet as you are.
- Fall in love often. Particularly with ideas, art, music, literature, food and far-off places.
- Say Please, Thank You, and Pardon Me, whenever the situation warrants it.
- Reserve “I’m sorry” for when you truly are.
- Naps are for grown-ups, too.
- Question everything, except your own intuition.
- You have enough. You are enough.
- You are amazing! Don’t let anyone ever make you feel you are not. If someone does…walk away. You deserve better.
- No matter where you are, you can always come home.
- Be happy and remember your roots, family is EVERYTHING!
- Say what you mean and mean what you say.
- Know what you value. Value yourself too.
- Be kind; treat others how you would like them to treat you.
- If in doubt, remember whose daughter and grand-daughter you are. Comb your hair, put on your lipstick, and straighten your crown!
I believe this was originally written by Pam Van Patton, my husband’s 1st ex-wife and mother of his daughter, Angie. This version includes a few of my own enhancements. Copy and post and credit Pam please.
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