Things I Hope I’ve Taught My Children By Sally Blackburn
1. Make your life's choices based on principles, not feelings. Feelings change and sometimes lie. Trust principles, not feelings. 2. A grateful heart is the key to happiness. Always say "thank you" more than once (especially to Heavenly Father). 3. If you struggle to be grateful, imagine a situation worse than the one you're in (things CAN always get worse), and be grateful that didn't happen. 4. If you cannot be pleasant, be silent. Nothing is so miserable that complaining can't make things worse. 5. Be proactive, not reactive. Nobody has the remote control to you or your feelings. You are in control of yourself. 6. Remember the glory of God is intelligence, and knowledge is power. Be a lifelong learner of good and uplifting things. Remember the greatest knowledge you'll ever gain will come directly from your Heavenly Father through the Spirit of Truth. 7. Use your power, talents and gifts to bless and lift others. Don't be afraid to share; stage-frig...