RIP Seamus. 12/30/08 – 12/02/22
Even if it hurts, get up every day and move.
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Don’t forget to stop and smell whatever is interesting.
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When you’re going up a hill, you can get tired. It’s OK to zigzag, explore side to side, and catch your breath.
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If you forget where you are, it’s OK to stand still. You can also go back to the last place you remember.
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If you struggle or get scared, find a friendly face and trust.
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Sometimes you forget what you used to know. It might feel strange, but it’s OK to discover it again.
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Even when you’re tired, show the people you love they’re important.
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If you aren’t comfortable, jump up and move.
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Sometimes putting one foot in front of the other is the best you can do.
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Try to see the forest and the trees.
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Protect what matters to you.
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Making yourself at home is an essential skill.
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When you feel joy, show it with your whole body.
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Give a little love to everyone you meet.
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Insist on what you want if it’s important to you. Charm and a handsome face can get you a long way.
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Never give up on the people you love. Even when they get mad at you, show them you love them anyway.
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Find new ways to tell people what you want, and be creative. The more ways you can think up, the deeper your bond with them becomes.
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Show gratitude whenever you can. It makes you and everyone else feel good.
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Show the people you love you’re happy to see them. Even if they’ve only been gone a little while.
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Add your voice to every chorus.
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You can be 20 inches tall and still be the biggest presence in the room.
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When you become old and confused, people can grow impatient with you. Do your best anyway.
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A good friend will understand when you’re grouchy.
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When you’re tired, you can always take a nap.
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It’s almost always a good time for love and affection.
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Gentleness can be just as persuasive as force.
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If all else fails, there’s always your pack.
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