I wrote this a while ago, but it still applies so...enjoy:)

Childhood Remembrances!

I think life is best when we keep it simple and go back to our childhood basics.

So, what are the basics I was taught?

Listening to your needs.

Eat when you are hungry. Stop eating before you are full.

Exercise because it's FUN and it gives you ENERGY. Ride your bike, rollerskate, ski, play tag & run like hell. Swim in the deep end of the pool and past the waves in the ocean, WHATEVER IT IS, just get outside and PLAY (and don't forget to wear SUNSCREEN). Drink lots of water. Take naps when you are tired. Have an afternoon snack. Eat Cookies and Chocolate, mmmmm... Brush your teeth before bed. FLOSS.

Learn something new every day.

Laugh ALOT! Cry when you are hurt or sad. In other words, don't hold things in.

BREATHE deeply.

Do everything whole heartedly and if you are not, consider if you should be doing it at all.

Pray.

Have good intentions. Be kind to all those around you.

Listen to music. DANCE. Swing on the swings.

Don't be so serious, let small things bother you or read into everything.

Live life every day to it's fullest and take advantage of every opportunity to do something fun. TRAVEL!

Don't get into too much trouble because everything in life has consequences and you may get grounded or put in timeout.

Follow the rules when you need to but don't be afraid to question authority when necessary.

Follow your INSTINCTS.

Have FAITH.

PLAY everyday.

Make SACRIFICES, especially when the sacrifice will make you stronger or will help someone else.

Do nice things for others without expecting anything in return.

Love with all of your HEART.

Don't be afraid to feel emotion whole heartedly but learn to recognize when your emotion is clouding reality. Be REALISTIC.

Get out of your comfort zone by doing something that scares you every day. Keep your eyes open, especially when on roller coasters.

Be open to feedback that is critical from those you trust but be careful WHO you trust. Listen to the good things people tell you more than the bad.

STAND up for what you believe in but pick your battles wisely.

SING every day.

Don't procrastinate.

PLAN things out but be spontaneous and flexible as well.

STRETCH.

Enjoy everything you do, if for no other reason then you were blessed with the opportunity to experience OR learn "something".

Be humbled by the things you will see in life that are unpleasant and then do something different. LEARN from your mistakes and then try not to repeat them.

Don't take everything that happens in your life personally. Realize that some things happen by CHANCE, some are by FATE, and some things are somewhere in between.

Be a LEADER, not a follower.

Stay home when you are sick.

Spend time with the people you love the most and don't waste your time on those you don't. Don't allow people to be reckless with your HEART!

Count your BLESSINGS! Forget your misfortunes.

Enjoy every moment, because you never know when it will be your LAST!