Dear Uraeus #1

Dear Uraeus

001. I love you.
002. Keep God first.
003. Remember to give thanks.
004. Keep playing chess.
005. Don't get frustrated when you lose your queen. When people know
how to push your buttons, they may try to control you like that.
006. Don't explain your way out of an argument when you don't have to.
State your facts, not your emotions. Apologize where you need to.
Listen to the other side.
007. Don't give your power away.
008. Be a chooser. Don't allow yourself to be chosen by everything, job,
relationship, car...You choose.
009. Pray.
010. Have a regular meditation schedule.
011. Tell the truth, even when it doesn't make you look good.
012. Follow your path.
013. Communicate with everyone as if it is your last time.
014. Think before you speak.
015. Think for yourself.
016. Drink plenty of water.
017. Exercise daily.
018. Clear away the clutter.
019. Give.
020. Stay connected with your family.
021. Respect your elders.
022. Never show up at a woman's home empty handed.
023. Read. Often.
024. Dig for the truth.
025. Learn the lesson on your journey.
026. Cherish the blessings on your journey.
027. Know your purpose.
028. Clean up where your messed up.
029. Listen more than you speak.
030. Know that you are worthy.
031. Talk about what you want in your life. Your life mirrors your
conversation.
032. Love yourself.
033. Never become dependant on any drug or alcohol. Be with life.
034. Mind your mind.
035. Ask questions until you understand.
036. Read the Bible.
037. Read the Course in Miracles.
038. Know the history of this country.
039. Know of history of black people in this country and in Africa.
040. Read Roots, especially the first half of the book.
041. Trust yourself.
042. Learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others.
043. Think.
044. Guns and weapons carry a certain energy. Know the magnetic strength
of that energy and do not look for violence. I prefer that you do
not carry a weapon, especially a gun.
045. Do not get involved in a gang.
046. Honor your wife/girlfriend. Keep God first in that relationship.
047. Don't worry.
048. Trust.
049. Forgive.
050. Be a friend.
051. Laugh often.
052. Be slow to anger.
053. Follow your passion.
054. You are unique.
055. Have someone you can confide in. Share with him/her often.
056. Be someone someone else confides in. Make time for him/her often.
057. In an argument with someone you care about, weigh whether or not it
is more important for you to be right, or show love.
058. In every conversation, seek to leave people feeling respected.
059. Stay healthy.
060. Find a way to keep a positive outlook.
061. Honor your word.

Love,
Mom