Wise Words From Readers: On advice to the next generation…

It can be a hard pill to swallow when you realize that you’re no longer a member of the hip generation. You’re no longer a card-carrying member of “the next generation,” and suddenly, people are calling you ma’am and you’re swapping “in my day stories…” over your morning oatmeal with your best friend, who swears she’s got you beat because she had to walk three miles to school and you only had to walk two. This week, friends, you heard me loud and clear and had some wonderful advice for the young people of today…

*Don’t feel like growing up means you can’t still be silly and have fun. Laugh ’til you pee your pants, no matter your age!

*Listen to the old ones, even if you don’t really want to. There is wisdom and beautiful life in old age.

*Save credit cards for emergencies.

*Two wrongs don’t make a right. They really don’t.

*Wear sunscreen……hahahah

Oh, I couldn’t agree more. Of course, I can’t help but add that you should never be afraid to be who you are. It’s so easy, especially when we’re young, to want to change so we can fit in, but there’s something so beautiful about not wanting to fit in — and even more, not even caring what other people think. Once you realize that you’re enough, then that becomes enough. Does that make sense? Anyway, here’s next week’s question…

What is your favorite summer song of all time and why?

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Wise Words From Readers: On your best qualities…

I’ll be the first to say it: I can be hard on myself sometimes. Extremely hard. As they say, we’re our own worst critic, and sometimes, all our self-confidence feels more depleted than a hot air balloon. Maybe that’s part of the reason I wanted to chat about our best qualities this week to combat the evils of our inner critic. And of course, your works cut right to my heart…

People are comfortable around me. I love that.

What a wonderful quality to have — the ability to have people just gravitate to you is such a powerful thing. Plus, something tells me it’s also one of those true life skills that will always come in handy. And now, for next week’s question…

What’s your go-to karaoke song and why?

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Honest Selfie #4: Georgie’s story

This picture is me at our favorite antique store when I was shopping after-Christmas sales! I can not wear makeup due to severe skin allergies, so I’m used to being makeup free. What I love about myself? My LOVE of family. My family is my heart. I’m old-fashioned, so I think I’m a bit of a homebody too.

Now this picture was in the snow last week. We don’t get much snow in the South, but last week was crazy — no makeup, of course.

Honest Selfie #3: Ivy’s story

My name is Ivy. I love taking photos of myself and the result of my makeup! I honestly say I like being artistic when I mix cool shades of eye shadow, eyeliners and lipstick and am creative with it. But I don’t base beauty through that. At the end of the day, I have to remove it and see that “it’s me!” with or without makeup. We are all beautiful and wonderfully made.