Life isn't fair, but it's still good. When in doubt, take the next small step. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Your job won't take care of you when you're ill. Family and friends will. Stay in touch. Pay off your credit cards every month. Agree to disagree. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up your present. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it. Get rid of everything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful. Burn candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special. Over prepare, then go with the flow. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple. The most important sex organ is your brain. No one is in charge of your happiness but you. Always choose life. Believe in miracles. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it. Your children get only one childhood. Get outside everyday. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

- Regina Brett, 90
Cleveland, Ohio