I've always been extremely determined and extremely passionate in creating a better, supportive, and loving world, and I always will be. The world can be very harsh, and for those who were never taught (or have yet to learn) to search for the light when you feel swallowed by the darkness, it can be very difficult to push through the pain and overcome your obstacles. Some may never learn these skills, that is what I believe leads to bullies, drug abuse, alcoholism, etc. Each of us cope differently, each of us grow from our experiences differently, each of us are different. I believe we've lost a sense of humanity in all of the growth of civilization, and it's important we get that back for the sake of our generation and those to come. Having said that, I encourage each of you to take this message, this list into consideration when it comes to your day-to-day activities, your future, your children, your parents, your friends, the cashier, etc.

1. Kindness

Teach kindness. Help those less fortunate than you, help those that are better off than you. Help regardless your agenda. We are getting too wrapped up in our own lives, our own worlds; we're blinding ourselves to the world around us. Take the time to be kind. Take the time to smile at a stranger. Take the time to remind people what they mean to you. There is no such thing as an act of kindness too small for it creates a butterfly effect in the world around you.

2. Self-Love/Respect

Teach love, to yourself and those around you. Learn to deal with and overcome your insecurities and understand that we all have them. Those who struggle the most with their insecurities project that frustration onto others (which primarily is bullying) and every year several children, teenagers, and adults take their lives because of it. To those who have children and to those who would like to have children at some point in your lives, support your children in whatever path they choose to take in life. Love and support are what the majority of us search for, keep that in mind when it comes to each of the individuals in your life.

3. Strength

Teach strength and not just physical but strength in decisions, in your opinions, in your beliefs. Standing up for yourself and demanding respect. Most importantly having an open mind. It's easy to become a sheep and go where you are led but to allow yourself to take the unfamiliar into consideration takes a lot of strength and a lot of trust in who you are and what you believe in.

Start with yourself. Your children will follow. We have the ability to change the world. Once we take a step back to see this, our possibilites are endless.