Welcome to the Gryphem Blog Series, “A Bit of Wisdom for the Kids.” What follows is the first of several Gryphem posts in the series. Each is a collection of bits of wisdom, on various topics. They were written with adolescents in mind, but applicable to everyone.
The original concept was a single post. It grew to three, then five, then seven... and the bits of wisdom just kept flowing. At this writing, there are eight. Nearly all are original, at least in phrasing; there are one or two exceptions. One will be posted daily, beginning today and running through next weekend.
This is the August 2011 version. It is not complete, or polished. It is a work-in-progress. As time passes, there will be more wisdom bits to share, and there will be new and better ways to express and share them.
Read, use, and pass along at will. Suggestions for improvement are also welcome.
The original concept was a single post. It grew to three, then five, then seven... and the bits of wisdom just kept flowing. At this writing, there are eight. Nearly all are original, at least in phrasing; there are one or two exceptions. One will be posted daily, beginning today and running through next weekend.
This is the August 2011 version. It is not complete, or polished. It is a work-in-progress. As time passes, there will be more wisdom bits to share, and there will be new and better ways to express and share them.
Read, use, and pass along at will. Suggestions for improvement are also welcome.
Gryphem
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There are a few things that you need to know that your adults may not think to tell you. They may think these things are obvious, or they may never have learned these things themselves. Knowing these bits of wisdom will make your life better. That is why I share them with you. This is Part One. Live well.
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There are a few things that you need to know that your adults may not think to tell you. They may think these things are obvious, or they may never have learned these things themselves. Knowing these bits of wisdom will make your life better. That is why I share them with you. This is Part One. Live well.
PURSUE WORTHY GOALS
Life doesn’t have to be complicated. It is fairly simple, really.
Do good deeds. Be responsible.
Respect others. Never fear to do what is right. Protect the innocent.
Clean up after yourself.
Never stop learning.
Always be open to new and novel ideas.
Cherish wisdom, and seek it.
Plan ahead so you’ll be okay tomorrow.
Choose to be happy. Practice your happiness. Share your happiness with others.
Live, laugh, pray, love.
Be free with your friendship and affirmation. Try to avoid making enemies. Oppose if you must, but do not hate. Condemn only that which harms the innocent. Practice compassion.
Seek peace, liberty, and justice.
- Peace is not only the absence of war, but active cooperation.
- Liberty is not freedom to do anything, but freedom to live the best life possible.
- Justice is not punishment, but emphasizing fairness and equality under law.
Sometimes these must be created from nothingness. Sometimes they must be defended by means of force. Sometimes they must be preserved by means of self-sacrifice and non-violence.
Next to life itself, freedom is your most wonderful possession. Never take it for granted. Always seek to protect your own liberty, and the liberty of others.
Become well-acquainted with honor and virtue. They are the twin pillars of morality, one looking inward, the other looking outward. They will be worth all the attention and effort you spend in pursuit.
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