The ABC of Life

Acceptance.  Understand that some things are out of your control and however difficult, can't be changed.

Be Bold.  Don't live in someone else's shadow.  You are your own person and that is what makes you special.

Get Creative.  Don't waste time trying to be anything or anyone other than yourself, take your little bits of crazy and make them desirable.  

Don't settle.  Never let the world beat you down into thinking you deserve any less than perfection.

Educate yourself as much as possible and understand that ignorance is unacceptable.

Forgive.  Life is too short and while you might not be able to forget the past, don't live in it.

Give freely and hope to receive the same in return.

Hold on to the important people.  It is rare to  find people who will help you celebrate the good times and hold your hand through the bad and so once you do, keep them close. 

Keep your Independence.  It seems simple but so many people lose this over the years and I've never seen it end in anything but disaster. 

Embrace the Journey.  Don't get so swept up in the future that you forget to enjoy the roller-coaster that is life along the way.

Kiss often.  

Love - the only shocking act left on the planet.

Mend your heart because it will get broken along the way but no matter how broken you feel life goes on and you need to work your way through it.

Notice the little things and take pleasure from them at every opportunity.

Open your mind.  Be open to change, the way you know isn't always the best way.

Push yourself.  I firmly believe you only get out what you put in, so take as much as you can.

Question everything.  Don't rely on other people for the facts.  Some of the most amazing changes this world has seen stemmed from people looking at life from a different perspective.

Regret makes you stronger.  Learn from them when you need to and then move on.  Don't dwell in what could have/should have been.

Be Spontaneous - Don't get stuck in a rut, be impulsive and embrace change.

Take notice of the impact of your actions and how other people are affected.  You have the opportunity to help or hinder those around you, so make the best choices possible along the way.

Understand difference and learn to appreciate the value it brings.

Vocalise your opinions and be confident that others will respect you for it.

Wish upon a star.  Dream big and chase them till the end of time.

X.  Understand that sometimes thinks happen for absolutely no reason at all.

Stay Young as long as possible - there's plenty of time to do do the 'grown up' thing, go crazy and experience as many things as you can while you are young enough to enjoy them without thinking too much.

Find the Zenith - Search for the stars.