All I ever needed to learn, I learned from PD

  Over the past few years I have been working on a list. This list is always evolving. ( I hope this doesn't mean I might be evolving as well) I began this list as simple affirmations; words to meditate on, maybe ponder the different meanings of each word or phrase and wonder if I am bringing those meanings into my life. I'd like to take this opportunity to share this list with you. Maybe you might also ponder the different possibilities each word or phrase may have for you on a particular day. Maybe you will make a fine paper airplane and sail it into the neighbor's yard where the dog would would chew it up. If by chance you decide to do the latter, keep in mind that you will need a printer, paper, ink and skills in world class paper airplane construction. Also remember this very important pearl of wisdom (been there, done that), if you sail this aerodynamic masterpiece into the neighbor's dog's digestive system... it will make you sad: and nobody likes to be sad.
  So kind reader reader, I now submit to you, "All I've ever needed to learn, I learned from PD"

• surrender
• patience
• hope
• believe
• love
• feel
• explore
• speak softly
• forgive
• breathe
• compliment
• be intentional
• it's ok to be afraid
• push (or pull)
• challenge
• laugh like you mean it
• sing
• dare to dream
• question
• smile
• touch 
• sleep
• teach
• reflect
• plan spontaneity 
• learn
• just be
• enjoy
• live
• praise
• shout
• listen loudly
• risk
• accept
• discipline
• make mistakes
• integrity
• baby steps
• we can't be pretty all the time
• sometimes losing is winning
• find time, don't lose it
• grow, but stay young
• don't accuse, ask questions
• new endings mean new beginnings
• tears happen; let them and move on
• dance like noone is watching
• take smaller bites
• chaos often leads to clarity
• respect yourself and those around you
• it's not the darkness that extinguishes the candle flame; it's the candle which drowns the darkness
• build castles, slay dragons and rescue princesses... but choose the right playgrounds and playmates
• love people and use things, do not love things and use people
• remember to say "thank you" and "I love you"
• be a positive influence today
• choose to have a good day
• seek humility, not spotlights
• learn to be still and be present in the moment
• music speaks where words fail

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