Charity

Give charity with reverence for you are wielding the hand of God.

Charity was traditionally defined as a two-part love: love of God and love of man.

Nowadays, "charity" is better known as giving to the needy without expectation of anything in return. And, what better way to show God's love than that? How will you give charity today?

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Polite Rejection

Polite rejection means having a nice but.

The Student got a little cheeky with this one!

"You're a great guy but..."
"I'd love to help on your committee but..."
"That sounds like a fun party but..."

Just because you must decline, that doesn't mean you can't do it in style. Be kind, getting rejected is never fun and some take it worse than others. Wish them luck or just compliment them on their good taste in candidates. A little sweetness goes a long way.

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The First Shall be Last

The first shall be last and the last shall inherit a nice warm toilet seat.

This one goes without saying.

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When emotions flow, be an empty receptacle.

 When emotions flow, be an empty receptacle.
A heart filled with criticism hasn't room for pity.

Empathy is one of our greatest strengths. A friend who is simply present and listens to the worries of a troubled soul is like cool compress to a fevered mind. Only once she has drained herself of all the poison she harbors, can she then accept the cool waters of comfort, wisdom and assurance.

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Let Your Smile be Your Bling!

Let your smile be your bling.

Diamonds are dull compared to the shine in your eyes when you smile. Your upturned lips will transform your countenance far better than any silks, linens or furs.

Your beauty is within and spills out through your smile!

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College is Overrated.

 College is overrated.
Only LIFE can teach a person to wear warm socks.

Another morsel of wisdom gleaned by The Student from a loving mother who let her son leave the house ... just as he was.

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Life is like a marshmallow.

Life is like a marshmallow.
Sweet, but you can't avoid the sticky parts.

The Student adapted this saying from something his friend said while making his favorite treat: marshmallow crispies.

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