Remember how they lived (Q25)

It is hard to deal with the loss of any loved one no matter the circumstance. To see someone deteriorate and slip away at the hands of an illness is difficult to shake from your memory. As hard as it is to think past those last images it is important to remember how that person…

Hang on every word to catch little lessons (Q4)

Time will surely loosen your grip. This past weekend was my cousin’s 1st birthday party. As I get older it feels like there are fewer times when the whole family is together, so I cherish the time spent with them. I was happy to see my Uncle Frank there. I feel like I have seen…

A leaf should understand the struggle of its roots (Q2)

Understand where you came from to truly appreciate where you are. Take a walk to a park and sit on a bench near the tallest tree you can find. Listen to the sounds around you and take in the scene. Restrain yourself from throwing on your headphones for just a few minutes to appreciate everything…

Regret is like eating a chocolate cake alone (Q1)

Learn from each slice. Try eating a chocolate cake alone (if you have never tried before). Chances are you will make yourself sick, it will make you gain a few pounds and it is going to take a lot of time and energy to take off those extra pounds and keep them off. It will…