Advice

I don't know what it is about the beach but it always puts us in a thoughtful, even philosophical mood. You know, what if this and what if that. So along those lines I was asked what advice I would give to our grandkids based on what I've learned in my life. Here are a few things that came to mind:

- Always believe in yourself; if you always try to do your best and stay true to your values, this should be easy

- Don't let others sway you into doing something that's out of your comfort zone; trust your gut, if it doesn't feel right, don't do it

-Never pass up a golden opportunity when it's true gold vs. fool's gold

- You can't be successful in any relationship until you are happy with yourself

- Tolerance is the best gift you can give to someone; accept what is different, don't fear it just because it is

- Different perspectives aren't always wrong, they're just different

- Care for your body; get exercise, eat responsibly and find peace - it is the only one you will have to serve you for many years

We were marveling at the fact that we are both on either side of 60 and after all these years, we still see so many young people (I'm talking teenagers) getting pregnant, we see so many people killing themselves or others driving drunk, we see so many people who eat or drink themselves into oblivion with no thought as to what it costs them or those around them, etc.



What will it take for the human race to wise up? Are we destined to make the same mistakes into perpetuity? It's feeling that way to me. All we can do is try our best to influence those closest to us to break these backwards and unhealthy molds. I'm hopeful we will be successful.