Sitting in a booth at a local coffeehouse, I notice my journal is almost full, and my cup of coffee is practically empty. Two women walk behind me on their way to their table. The younger of the two chastises her companion’s unadventurous spirit.

“Just wear the red lipstick!” she exclaims. “Life is too short not to be daring.”

I laugh to myself. I need this reminder as well. I pick up my pen and record this moment in my journal: Wear the red lipstick.

This one sentence creates more — eventually, the last page of my journal was as complete as the first.

May these 36 mini-inspirations be good reminders and brighten your day. Please share with loved ones.

1. Wear the red lipstick (or whatever your color)

2. Get up and move

3. Live your faith

4. Be grateful for some goodbyes

5. Don’t be afraid to say hello

6. Stand tall and walk taller

7. Find your voice; sing more than shout

8. Share your smile

9. Fail forward

10. Trust God to have the final say

11. Taste food like a slow kiss

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12. Be more than black or white

13. Handle your own business

14. Forgive — the past, yourself, and others

15. Relinquish egotism — you’re not always right

16. Never lose faith or hope

17. Laugh often (especially at yourself)

18. Breathe deep, smile wide

19. Pray — continuously and confidently

20. Let love lead

21. Be a humble servant leader

22. Limit the artificial – foods, distractions, and people

23. Remember, things aren’t always as they seem

24. DIVE into your dreams — don’t be afraid to make a splash

25. Avoid negative words and negative people

26. Balance your checkbook and your thoughts

27. Take the next best step

28. Don’t overstate your strengths and others’ shortcomings

29. Make kindness your wealth

30. Live thank-FULL

31. Stay in the Word so you don’t overthink

32. Clear your clutter

33. Be a rose or wildflower — bloom without comparison

34. Take care of your health (mentally, spiritually, emotionally, physically)

35. Speak of your joys more than your grumblings

36. Be you

What would YOU add to this list? SHARE to help inspire others.

 

This column was initially published by CherryRoad Media. ©Tiffany Kaye Chartier.