Advice for Grandchildren

[Focus on the Family]

I wanted to collect some wisdom for grandchildren. I’ve got four grandchildren of my own. I did a quick scan and here’s what I came up with:

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  Life doesn’t happen on text. Don’t let technology distract you from real human connection. (Connie Zweig)
  
  
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  Become a compassionate role model. (Connie Zweig)
  
  
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  Be a lifelong learner. (Terry Arzt)
  
  
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  Whatever you do, throw your heart into it. (Terry Arzt)
  
  
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  No matter what happens to you, take responsibility for it. (Terry Arzt)
  
  
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  Life is not a dress rehearsal. (Richard Branson)
  
  
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  Be open with everyone around you, especially your parents. They will always be there for you… (Richard Branson)
  
  
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  Above all, love and know that you are loved. (Richard Branson)
  
  
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  Let generosity flow. (Susan Tate)
  
  
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  Practice forgiveness. (Susan Tate)
  
  
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  Be grateful. Think of 10 things every night to be grateful for. (Susan Tate)
  
  
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  Do everything with the 7th generation in mind. (Stephanie Pace Marshall)
  
  
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  Pay attention, and listen for the sacred that lies hidden in the ordinary. (Stephanie Pace Marshall)
  
  
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  There is no substitute for hard work. (Bob Schackner)
  
  
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  Don’t lie. It’s so much easier to remember the truth. (Bob Schackner)
  
  
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  If you chase money, you will never catch it. (Shaun Holloway)
  
  
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  Think how you can, not why you can’t. (Shaun Holloway)
  
  
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  Never lose hope. And never underestimate the power of prayer. (Kat Hawthorne)
  

I hope these quotes with advice for grandchildren encourage you to make time for them this week. Reach out to them and make a memory that becomes a family story.

What advice would you add to this list?


by Bill High, ©2022

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