Let's all go on a "complaining diet." See how long we can go without a complaint for a weekend. Repeat often.


9-15



That little space between stimulus and response...that’s all the control we get. That space is ours to do with. That space is fertile ground for addiction, for faith, for peace or pain. When the sh*t hits the fan, resist the urge to run away from the pain. Trying to dull it will only make it grow deeper roots.


19



Sometimes I think the best way to take care of them is to teach them to take care of others: Littler kids, sick or disabled, those who’ve been left out.


5-7, 1Infant-12



There’s a big difference between being tired and being fatigued.


19



When the poop hits the fan, that's when real discipleship begins.


15-18



You’re going to be okay if your relationship ends. You were a whole person before them and you’ll be a whole person after. - therapy Jeff


15, 21



The universe is cheering for you!


14, 16, 18, 20



Be yourself. No need to pretend to like something the crowd is doing. Half of them are probably just as unenthused as you are but are afraid to say so.


12, 15



“You belong in every room you enter.” - Shonda Rhymes


6-21



It's natural to avoid change. Try to learn to accept change, embrace it if you can! Change is good. :)


15



You can’t ask someone to change who they are before you live or accept them.


12, 15, 21



I’m cool with “C”s. Do good work but don’t put too much pressure yourself.


14



You don’t have to be friends with people you don’t like. But you can’t decide you don’t like someone unless you get to know them. (Rather than a look or a reputation or a difference, etc.)


10



The Language of the Universe: A Visual Exploration of Mathematics https://www.amazon.com/dp/1536215058/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R83V51QC1RGYVEZ4ESMQ


8



Ask him to memorize and recite William Ernest Henley poem “Invictus” as a Christmas present for me.


15



Talk about how to "go the extra mile."


14



Best take on parenting: “My kid is never gonna not feel safe with me.”


1, 5, 10, 15



Ask your emotions “why” three times.


14, 16, 21



Try not to say insulting or hurtful things, but NEVER write them. (Texts, notes, emails, etc.)


11



“Be brave. Be resilient. Be kind. Be grateful.” -Hillary Rodham Clinton


12



Toast your wife at every occasion.


21



In marriage there will be times or occasions when one of you will be “pilot” and the other “copilot” (depending on skills, abilities, circumstances, etc.) Both pilot and copilot are good! But never be a “passenger” in a relationship.


21



Play up your strengths. What are your strengths? What are you really good at or love doing?


13, 17, 21



Sometimes it just takes a while to catch on. I had to watch Game of thrones 3 or 4 times before I could keep track of all the characters and subplots. Record your lectures so you can replay them a few times.


13,15,19



Let's find little ways to practice self-control and build that muscle.


11



Be generous in all things. That is my hope for you.


14, 18, 21



Affection is to be shared, never taken.


14



Tragedy may occur in your life, but it does not need to define your life. YOU get to do that...through the choices you make. _______I know you’ll make good ones. xo


19