"i forget what life is," you said

life is beautiful and free. it's about appreciating a simple smile and being able to slowdown while everyone else runs ahead. its about losing yourself along the way, only tofind yourself again and realize how amazing you truly are. life is running along thestreets barefoot, breaking the rules. So enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; ohnevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they havefaded away. It's about doing something you are afraid of everyday. Sing! Floss! Dance! Don't be jealous; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. But the race islong and in the end it's only with yourself. Don't be reckless with other people's hearts,and don't put up with people who are reckless with yours. Remember the complimentsyou recieve. Forget the insults. (If you succeed in doing this, let me know how.)Stretch! Get plently of calcium. Read the directions, even if you don't follow them. Letyourself get lost. Live in New York City once; leave before you get too hard. Live inCalifornia once; leave before you get too soft. Travel! Let go of all inhibitions. Skinnydip.Don't read too many beauty magazines - they will just make you feel ugly. Know thatyou too will get old. Live your life to the fullest. Appreciate every raindrop, everytimesomeone holds your hand, every kiss. Appreciate love. You will find it, whether in abest friend or spouse, or a long lost treasure. Love is never lost. You will find it again.Your heart will be broken and you will feel alone. You are not alone. Listen to music!Play music, learn an instrument. Just don't forget this is your life. This is life. Run downthe boardwalk and jump off the end into water; a leap of faith.Believe in yourself.