The Gift of knowledge is what I would like to give to you...

Learn from the past, Don't live There. Although it's important to acknowledge your mistakes, you cannot be a slave to them. It is important to re-evualate what you want, what you need, and what you need to do differently next time. The choices that you make determine the quality of your life. Think before you do things, so that way, you will have little or no regret. Don't let guilt eat away at you, it will only make you feel worse about yourself.

Say "No". We cannot be all things to all people. Make yourself a priority and treat yourself good. Saying no is not about rejecting the other person, it's about doing what you know in your heart is best. No matter how tempting something may seem or sound, if you know that it's not in your best interest to give in to, then hold your head up higher, and refuse to do it.

Know what love is and isn't. We are so hungry for love that we confuse it with so many other things--lust, dependancy, infatuation, and familiarity.When you have real love, when you have undeniable love, you'll know it, and you will have absolutely no doubt whatsoever. Love fulfills the soul, covers the heart and gives you freedom and a sense of energy. If there is hurt and pain in your relationship, then there probably isn'tlove. Love is a two-way street. Love NEVER leaves footprints of pain in your heart or mind. Protect your heart, your mind, and cherish your body as the temple that it truly is. We cannot just invite anybody into our temple, because when someone has been in our temple, and if they have dirt on their shoes, they leave footprints behind. And that residue and dirt remains long after their gone. Don't get so caught up in the things, that you lose sight of yourself, because in true love, you see yourself for what you are, and what you would like to become.

Don't let stress get the best of you. Learn to manage your daily priorities so that they do not become a hassle. The consequences of stress when left unchecked or mismanaged, are more often damaging than the stress itself. Stress can be a very dangerous and nerve wrecking thing, if something is stressing you out, seek ways to eliminate the stress.

Get your body in Motion. Most people are at war with their bodies, we're taxing our bodies, not exercising, not eating right, and not allowing our bodies to regenerate as they were designed to do. If you are overweight, then take charge and do something about it, stop eating those things that you know will put on the extra pounds, and if you must eat it, eat it in moderation. There are alot of delicious meals that can be prepared that have less calories and fat. Stop dining out so much, and cook those delicious meals, buy a low calorie, low-fat cookbook, and get your butt to cooking, and EXERCISE!!!

Commit to your passion, not a job. Staying focused on your goal is half the battle of getting there. Think beyond the confines of a job and consider your interests, your passions, and what you'd love to do for the rest of your life.

Master Your Money. Rather than working for money , learn to make your money work for you. Don't overly spend your money or blow your money on things you can do without. Saving money is key to a good life, and also the key to having your money work for you.

Treat your family as an asset. Throughout the ups and downs of life, a supportive family makes all the difference. Share your thoughts, your desires and your ambitions with your family so that they can help you along the way.

Seize the moment. When opportunity knocks, you better have your bags packed. Get your heart, mind, and body ready for whatever. Whatever your dream is, start TODAY!! Be bold, be vibrant, but also remember to keep your senses in check, hehe!!

~*This is some advice and guidelines that me and my mom came up with several years ago. We were reading a magazine article about making your life better. So we decided to come up with a list of things on our own and also elaborate on some things they mentioned in the article. Hopefully this gift of knowledge will help someone in some kind of way or another.*~

Stop putting yourself down and build yourself up!

Poor self-image and poor self-worth comes from constantly putting yourself down, letting others put you down, and actually believing that you are not worth anything. Do NOT be against yourself and do NOT tolerate anyone else putting you down. Be positive and focus on the positive attributes that you do have. Value yourself, b/c you are worth it. You have to believe it, in order to live it. Surround yourself with positivity and do not allow negativity to cloud your thoughts, your mind, nor your life. Think positive, believe positive, and actually live positively. Love yourself, take care of yourself, fix yourself while you are broken and in need of healing. If you do not like yourself, then do something to change it. Do not abandon and neglect yourself, b/c when it's all said and done, it's all up to you. Only you have the absolute power over yourself and who you are as a person. Do not give that power away.

Steps that you can take that will lead to a "REAL" you

Love yourself...then learn to love others. See people as people, and treat them as you would treat yourself. See the wrong in yourself, and change that; before pointing out the wrong in others. Think before you speak. Learn to control your tongue. Be still, kind, and loving. Don't take your past dealings out on others. Be wise, not assuming. Talk less and listen more, no matter how much you think you know. Your physical looks/beauty are just a shell, an illusion. True beauty is: kindness, consideration, love, forgiveness and faithfulness. You can stun a man with outer beauty but only inner beauty will keep him. You will learn once old, time will rob you of your outer beauty, but a beautiful mind and heart will out live even you. You can die old and alone; or old and loved, but the choice is in your hands. A loving person is loved by all, therefor the center of everything. You don't have to crush someones spirit, or make a fool of yourself to be seen, heard, or accepted. A sign of a person that hates his/herself are mood swings. Love yourself and you will kill that unwanted part of your life. You will become less controlling, more supportive, and more helpful. These are the things that will lead you to not a new you but a REAL you.

Be thankful and grateful

November is the month for giving thanks to all that we have and hold dear in our lives. It should be special and full of honor for everyone. It calls upon us to pause and remember all the trials, tribulations, and sacrifices of everything we have faced and our ancestors have faced in the past. Seriously are you grateful enough or are you just grateful to stuff yourself full of holiday foods and treats, or grateful to go black friday shopping/holiday shopping and spend tons of money on things that you and your family do not need? Do you stop and say "I am thankful for everything I hold dear in my heart and my life and grateful for everything that I DO have", or do you grumble about how much weight you will gain from stuffing yourself full, or about how you do not feel like being bothered with family, or how you are so stressed about holiday shopping and spending tons of money that you will only grumble and complain about later?

Did you wake up this morning? Well be thankful that you are alive for another day and are able to try to fix whatever may be broken from the days before, b/c some people never get that chance again.

Did you smile or laugh at least once today? Well be thankful that you had just one mere moment of laughter and joy, b/c some people do not even have that at all.

Did you or will you have something to eat today? Well be thankful and grateful that you actually have something to eat, b/c some people are starving right now.

Give thanks and be grateful for everything that you do have and stop focusing on things that you want and things that you do not have. Learn how to distinguish between what you want and what you actually need.