Grandparents offer younger generations a wealth of intriguing insights and advice gleaned from decades of real-life experience. They are the wise ‘sages’ of our age – read Becoming a Sage
The following are a set of insights and advice this particular grandparent has decided to pass on to his children and grandchildren. Others might also find this of interest:
Live your life in knowing that you have a purpose. It’s your job to become aware of the purpose and then plan to pursue it to the best of your ability. Read The Purpose Driven Life
Parents are to help provide needed support, set a good example, and provide sound life-long advice to their children, encouraging them to graduate from school and to lead productive lives.
Acknowledge the existence of God and then invest the time to grow in wisdom - studying, learning, and then incorporating and applying the lessons learned to lead a harmonious life.
If it suits you and the time seems right, find a good partner, get married, and then spend your life working daily to build and maintain a sound, friendly relationship that will last a lifetime.
Pay attention and take advantage when unexpected opportunities are offered by God – but only after careful consideration and prayer. If it feels too much like a ‘temptation’, take a step back.
When you are able, remember to give back to your community in some form, whether it be with your time, effort, or money as needed. Coach a kids sports team, support your local church, donate to worthy charities, participate in civic organization activities.....
You only have one life to live, so don’t waste it. Be thankful for every day of your life so that when you look back, you and your family will be proud of the life you have led.
There’s a lot more advice I’d like to offer, but take the time to check out the following links for yourself and think about what advice you would offer to your own children.
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