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Notes to My Daughter Before You Go
Within these notes to her daughter the author's voice has struck an eloquent chord, resonating with a gentle instruction on all things important in life while lighting a fire within all readers to "seize the day"; to live with self-conviction, joy, exuberance, passion, a responsibility to attain one's potential, and to reflect in oneself the best of humanity ...and to live with a mission to find an uncommon happiness at every turn of the fantastic personal journey that awaits.
211 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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July 13, 2020
I'm guessing I was gifted this when I was leaving for school, but I didn't read it until many years after. I wasn't a huge fan of the images that were included. I feel like they didn't elevate the book at all, though I'm sure her family and friends got more out of the imagery than I did. Overall, it wasn't amazing and I will be donating the book, but there were a few quotations in it that I really liked. I've included them below.
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Forge ahead confidently. To find your purpose in life is not always easy - be patient as you allow it to change and evolve. Time will transform it to its intended form.
If you strongly dislike your job, course of study, etc. - change it! Even if it requires more education, training, or a cut and pay. If you don't, you will be miserable, and you will make those around you miserable.
Always keep the power to make choices.
Try not to get petty with your girlfriends. Love them for their great qualities and ignore the rest.
Look for the good in people. Do not expect perfection. Choose to forgive trespasses. It is not always easy to do that but it is often necessary. Ultimately it is the only road that leads to finding peace within you.
Be willing to compromise, as long as it does not involve sacrificing your values and integrity.
Work hard at listening. Ninety percent of a relationship is determined by how well you hear.
Beware of gossip. Even if a word of it were true it serves no good purpose to push a person who already may be stumbling.
You don't need a man to complete you, you need him only to love you.
The pursuit of happiness and love takes courage. Sometimes you may have to walk away, take risks, make yourself vulnerable to hurts, obstacles, criticism, and new challenges... to in the end be in possession of genuine love is the reward.
When you are deciding on "the one" - ensure there are no compromises in your heart; in this case it will not stand the test of time. Ensure you have no doubts. If doubts come to trouble you, walk away, even if already at the altar steps.
invest in yourself and in your future relationships. If you can, take the time to live alone for at least one year before you marry. ... Ensuring that you know yourself will ensure that the person you offer to another is more complete, richer, dynamic, resilient, confident, decided, and strong... prepared for all the wonder and promise of love.
If you are contemplating marrying a certain man, be sure you accept him and love him just the way he is. You cannot change anything about him, nor should you want to. And be absolutely certain that he has no expectations to change you!
Keep the expectations of your relationship real - one person cannot fulfill everything in you. That is why we are blessed with friendships.
Remember, fashion fads are in style only if they flatter you! (- this quote made me giggle)
Make lists of your own "Top Ten" movies, songs, vacations, weekend past times, books to read... anything that counts for you!
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Forge ahead confidently. To find your purpose in life is not always easy - be patient as you allow it to change and evolve. Time will transform it to its intended form.
If you strongly dislike your job, course of study, etc. - change it! Even if it requires more education, training, or a cut and pay. If you don't, you will be miserable, and you will make those around you miserable.
Always keep the power to make choices.
Try not to get petty with your girlfriends. Love them for their great qualities and ignore the rest.
Look for the good in people. Do not expect perfection. Choose to forgive trespasses. It is not always easy to do that but it is often necessary. Ultimately it is the only road that leads to finding peace within you.
Be willing to compromise, as long as it does not involve sacrificing your values and integrity.
Work hard at listening. Ninety percent of a relationship is determined by how well you hear.
Beware of gossip. Even if a word of it were true it serves no good purpose to push a person who already may be stumbling.
You don't need a man to complete you, you need him only to love you.
The pursuit of happiness and love takes courage. Sometimes you may have to walk away, take risks, make yourself vulnerable to hurts, obstacles, criticism, and new challenges... to in the end be in possession of genuine love is the reward.
When you are deciding on "the one" - ensure there are no compromises in your heart; in this case it will not stand the test of time. Ensure you have no doubts. If doubts come to trouble you, walk away, even if already at the altar steps.
invest in yourself and in your future relationships. If you can, take the time to live alone for at least one year before you marry. ... Ensuring that you know yourself will ensure that the person you offer to another is more complete, richer, dynamic, resilient, confident, decided, and strong... prepared for all the wonder and promise of love.
If you are contemplating marrying a certain man, be sure you accept him and love him just the way he is. You cannot change anything about him, nor should you want to. And be absolutely certain that he has no expectations to change you!
Keep the expectations of your relationship real - one person cannot fulfill everything in you. That is why we are blessed with friendships.
Remember, fashion fads are in style only if they flatter you! (- this quote made me giggle)
Make lists of your own "Top Ten" movies, songs, vacations, weekend past times, books to read... anything that counts for you!
July 4, 2017
A book I want my daughters to read, and their daughters to read. My mother and father gave me this book, and I will always cherish it.
April 17, 2011
An antedote to a bad day, (or a few bad days ;) is this lovely book by Vesna M Bailey. She decided to write some special words of wisdom to her son and daughter when they went off to university and it proved so popular, she spread the word wider and released it mainstream through self-publishing. The quality is outstanding. Her words of wisdom ring so true and make you feel truly at peace. I am thrilled that she gave me both books, signed by herself :) and I will be sure to pass them on to my children when they go off to university. I have many long years to read the books at my leisure before they leave the house. So if you are in need of a restful/inspirational read, this one and Notes to My Son are wonderful reads.
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