Rebecca Lee Robinson – Adventure Media

Some of you may know, and some may not, my grandmother recently passed away.

It is a deep and painful experience, not only because I lost someone close to me, but because I lost someone that helped raise me, shared my childhood home, was always one of my heroes and taught me many of the skills and values I hold dear to me.

My grandma was my light in many days of darkness. My grandma was a hug with a scraped knee. My grandma was a teacher when I sought knowledge. My grandma was a heart so pure that I don’t think they make them anymore.

She was a fighter and a giver. She was stoic, but felt deeply. She loved unconditionally but fought bravely. She was an amazing woman, in a long line of amazing women. She is the kind of person I hope to be more like.

She taught me so much in 24 years it is hard to compile them but for a start:

1. To love all living things, and give them respect and compassion.
2. To care and give to those less fortunate, and to realize you may never be too far from their shoes.
3. Humility along with pride.
4. To sew, paint and create to make your heart sing
5. To sing, even when your voice cracks
6. To sing, even when your voice feels broken
7. To cry, but also pick yourself up and go onto the next journey
8. A nap can make everything feel better
9. To make your own clothes when you can’t find what you want
10. To be your own self and never be afraid what others think
11. To stay true to what you love
12. To never turn your back on those that love you
13. That life is hard, but equally beautiful
14. That a garden is a magical place
15. Music is what spirits would say if they could speak
16. Dance to your heart’s content
17. Don’t fear the every day
18. Hold your head high
19. Making someone a gift is one of the most beautiful things you can do
20. All things can be reused
21. Learn and listen to those that are older, they hold valuable wisdom
22. Treasure what others do for you, be grateful
23. Therapy doesn’t have to be talking, creating can be just as powerful
24. Put good into the world
25. Be sparing in what you use
26. Respect those that existed before you
27. Learn, learn, learn
28. Challenge yourself
29. Don’t be afraid to try new things
30. Travel when you’re young, because you may never get the chance again
31. Live your life with thankfulness and benevolence
32. Little presents go a long way
33. Appreciate and embrace art
34. Draw, even if you’re terrible
35. Love, Love, Love

35 thoughts for today. Thank you for reading.

Best,

Rebecca Lee Robinson