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Children have infectious giggles and can do the funniest things, drive you up the wall to the point of insanity, yet give you

the warmest cuddle!

There are always some incredible life lessons that we as adults can learn from children to lead a more enriching and

fulfilling life.

We seem to forget some of the basic lessons we learned as

kids. Here are children’s pearls of

wisdom to remind us of

those lessons:

Stand up to stereotypes.

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Conquer your hardships fearlessly.

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If things are simple, don’t complicate

them!

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Don’t let anyone inhibit your creativity.

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Friendships can blossom under

unlikely circumstances.

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It’s important to stand up for yourself and make others

follow through.

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A lot of times it’s the

thought that counts…

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Recognize the

important

moments in life.

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Have a clear

picture of what you like

and dislike.

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Be spontaneous and live every day like it’s

your birthday!

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There’s no need to

sugarcoat things.

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Know your

limits.

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Remind people

how much they mean

to you.

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Don’t try to hide how you feel. Tell it like it is.

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If you mess up, take the time to apologize

sincerely.

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Be fearles

s in your quest

for your

desires.

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Don't be judgmenta

l.

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Try to live a worry free

life!

Finish what you

start.

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Learn to laugh a lot.

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Don’t let lifebe all work

and no play!

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Don’t holdtears back,allow them

to flow.

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Learn to let go,and not harbourill feelings.

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Live for theday, and

notworry about

tomorrow.

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Be honest and direct in your personal

relationships.

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Love yourself as you are!

And best of all, go out of your way to

show compassion to others.

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Love yourself as you are!

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