*26 LIFE PRINCIPLES* *A* *ACCEPT* Accept others for who they are and for the choices they have made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives or actions. *B* *BREAK AWAY* Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life. *C* *CREATE* Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness together. *D* *DECIDE* Decide that you’ll be successful *&* happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way. *E* *EXPLORE* Explore & experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you’ll learn more about yourself. *F* *FORGIVE* Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness *&* grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes. *G* *GROW* Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way. *H* *HOPE* Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task. *I* *IGNORE* Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds. *J* *JOURNEY* Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, is mostly by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day and you will grow in Knowledge. *K* *KNOW* Know that no matter how bad things seem, to be they will always get better. The harshest Winter always follows the Warmth of Spring. *L* *LOVE* Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there is *NO* room for anything else, but when love is in your heart, there’s room for endless happiness. *M* *MANAGE* Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you’ll suffer less stress and worry. Then you’ll be able to focus on the important things in life. *N* *NOTICE* Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering people. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding. *O* *OPEN* Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there’s still much to be thankful for. *P* *PLAY* Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness. *Q* *QUESTION* Ask many questions, because you are here to learn & be informed. *R* *RELAX* Refuse to let worry and stress rule your Life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end. *S* *SHARE* Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times Multiplied. *T* *TRY* Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish. *U* *USE* Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that is wasted has no value. Talent that is made into efforts will bring unexpected rewards. *V* *VALUE* Value the friends and family members who have supported and encouraged you *&* be there for them as well. *W* *WORK* Work hard every day to be the best person you aspire to be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every *sunrise* offers a second chance. *X* *X-RAY* Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you will see the goodness and beauty within. *Y* *YIELD* Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you will find success at the end of the road. *Z* *ZOOM* Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, in your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow. Have a fruitful life.