An Unfinished Manifesto - Brianna Borst.

God is true.
You always need to have faith, trust, & hope.
Everything happens for a reason, even if you don't know the reasoning behind it.
Not all questions are answered.
Practice does not make perfect, but it makes us better than what we were before.
Loving yourself and embracing who you are is important.
Family and good friends are essential.
Music is good for the soul.
Judging a book by its cover is fair, only if you read the book as well.
Healthy living is vital - physically & mentally.
Stand up for what you believe in.
Everyone's weird in their own way.
It's okay to say "no."
Always have a place to call home.
Write for yourself and for others.
Love love.
Believe in falling in love.
Change is good & bad.
Mistakes are needed.
Travel is necessary.
Learning is a gift.
Strong connections happen with certain people, times, & places.
Exercise.
Take the time to be happy.
Everyone is beautiful, you just may not see the same beauty as another individual does.
Wear what you want.
There is art in everything.
Some teachers are the best, & some, not so much.
Try new things.
Take risks.
Do the unexpected sometimes.
Play sports.
Dance and sing like no one is watching.
Keep a little journal handy.
Take the time to make memories.
Share and contribute to the world.
You are never alone, there's always someone who cares.
Don't be rude.
Don't take advantage of others.
It's okay to be sad or angry, just don't stay in that state.
Go the beach.
Learn to surf.
Meet and get to know individuals.
Write it down, so you won't forget.
Read books that you want to read.
Experience the world.
Have opinions.
Wearing weird socks is cool.
Just do your best & know it's enough.
Stop. Inhale. Exhale.
Some people may hurt you, & sometimes they deserve a second chance, but not always.
Don't compete with others when making art, everyone's art is different.
Smile as much as possible.
Bow ties are cool.
Being unique is the best.
Chocolate is always a good idea.
Create art your way.
Be inspired and inspire others.
Believe in yourself.