Be still and present in the moment. Don't worry or stress. Don't think about the future or the past. Don't think about the what ifs. Be where you are.

You don't need to paint a perfect picture of yourself or your life for anybody. Just be real. If people can't accept you for the person you are, then perhaps you should not be in each other's lives. The only person whose approval you need to seek, is your own. Accept yourself as you are. If it helps, accept yourself as a work in progress. Don't allow people to put you down, degrade you or gossip about you. Set boundaries with people. You don't need many friends, you just need the right ones. Real people know that no one is perfect. They have let go of the pretense and expectation. The best friends are the ones who bring out the best in you and you in them. Be around people you enjoy spending time with. Be around people who inspire you.

Fearlessly be yourself. Just be. Don't stop and worry about the judgements of others. Worry about what you believe is right and how.

Seize the day. Tomorrow is not promised. Life happens now in this moment. Make it an adventure. Do something worthwhile. Do something that matters. Build a memory, build a legacy. Make this the best day you can make it. Make a difference in someone's life. Bring your best to the day. Do something you love. Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be kind to yourself. This is your day. Live it.

If you don't have to do it, and it isn't fun, then why are you doing it? It's like sometimes people forget their choices. They fail to see themselves. They get so riled up over something that they are supposedly doing for entertainment or pleasure that it's causing them great discontent and stress. Sometimes, when confronted they attest that they enjoy it, but it is clear this is untrue. If something unbalances you, brings you into unrest and anxiety this will affect your well being. Stress has a negative impact on our health. Do things because you either must or because you want to. If you can combine those two, that's the best scenario. Stay away from that which you abhor. It doesn't matter if there is a societal expectation, or it's a cultural norm. If people can't respect your individuality, then they don't respect you. Be innovative and creative in finding your own path and your own answers. Always listen to your heart. If your heart screams no: listen. Don't betray your heart. Be true to who you are. In other words: be yourself. Celebrate yourself. Do more of the things you love. Seize the day!

Meditate, Clear, Calm, Center, Ground, Empty your mind, Stillness. Be receptive to a new approach. Believe in the possibilities of new opportunities.