I have the luxury of engaging in philosophical conversations with youth. Here is a list of some advice and observations made as a result of our discussions last month:
Advice
"To fit in one must always belong to themselves."
"You should never take anything for granted."
"You should question everything, and always try to get as much information as possible."
"Talk to strangers because they are really nice and funny."
"Surround yourself with people you love and people who are better than you."
Observations
"Humans are born very simple and become more complex."
"People change based on their experiences so people become more different as time goes on."
"Human nature is shaped by your experiences and people around you."
"People are not simply just or unjust, they are mixed."
When is the last time you checked in with your inner teen-wisdom? Maybe you underestimated her and now in mid-life she has something to say worth listening to...again. Or it's time to throw everything into the wind and re-design. Regardless, there is just the place for you:
You Are Re-designers Now: Bring Mission to Midlife
Safe journeys, Allyson
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