Adopting a “do it right now” mentality has done wonders for my organization


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A Morning Offering by _____ (Excerpt) ...May my mind come alive today To the invisible geography That invites me to new frontiers, To break the dead shell of yesterdays, To risk being disturbed and changed. May I have the courage today To live the life that I would love, To postpone my dream no longer But do at last what I came here for And waste my heart on fear no more.“


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Just do the next right thing. One step at a time, you’ll get there.


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Discuss the concept that “It’s not always about you.” Some days need to be about supporting someone else in their joy - or sorrow. Your needs take a backseat.


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Surround yourself with people and ideas that inspire you and captivate you. Life is too short for destructive relationships.


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Send thank you acknowledgemnt for gifts received


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Talk about what’s normal and what’s abnormal reactions to alcohol and drugs. Basically all kinds of feels from euphoria to paranoia to jealousy or infatuation, etc. Getting sick is normal but blacking out is not. *Anything that could interfere with breath or circulation is dangerous.


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“You have to meet people where they are. Sometimes, you have to leave them there.” -Iyanla Vanzant


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My favorite version of myself is when I’m not worried about what others think of me. I


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Beware of those forces that aim to pit good people against each other. Injustices hurt our sensibilities- as they should. So instead of bickering about who’s been wronged worse, let’s join hands and fight injustice on every front. If you get caught up in comparisons, everyone loses.


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Google the “tea metaphor” for a discussion about consent.


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Keep in mind the human tendency (rightly or wrongly) to think “how it ends is how it was”. Could be a work shift, a class, a relationship, etc. try to end on a good note.


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Do not be daunted at the world’s grief. Do justly now. Love Mercy now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it. -The Talmud


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Yoga for kids classes or YouTube


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Book “8 Candles and a Tree” about celebrating interfaith holidays.


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Follow your dreams…not your boyfriend’s.


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Sioux Nation quote: No one heals himself by wounding another.


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Listen to podcast “1912” about an incident of alarming racial injustice Forsyth County GA.


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“The only way out is to love yourself. That’s it. That’s all.” - Valerie Bertinelli


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“Where you stand depends on where you sit.” It means your personal situation informs your stance on issues. Try to imagine how you’d vote if you were sitting at a less privileged place.


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The kindest person in the room may not necessarily be the smartest. But the cruelest person is always the dumbest.


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Do what makes you happy. But what if you’re not sure what that might be? If you’re at a crossroads and you don’t know where you *want* to go, just go where you’re *needed.* That’s a good first step. Trust the Lord to take it from there.


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Sex is not an act, it’s a pool. Stay in the shallow end for as long as possible. Have fun. Be safe. Be respectful.


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A wise friend once told me that the kids will do as well as you do. You can’t be a good parent if you’re a miserable person. Do what you need to do to stay healthy and sane.


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It’s not fair to resent someone for being exactly who they are.


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Kids make fun, it’s not nice but they just do. Just blow it off if kids make fun of you got something silly. They’ll drop it if they don’t get a ride out of you. ... But bullying is different. If kids are being mean, threatening or scary, tell me and your teacher.


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You’re getting stronger by the day. Use your strength to protect, never to intimidate. Abusers and bullies are cowards and just the worst of men.


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Don’t play hard to get. Be hard to earn.


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Read (or listen to) A Fragile Stone together.


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Have them practice making trade offs based on their financial priorities. For example: Pedicure or movie?


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