--BE CAREFUL OF....

--Your thoughts, 

  For they become your words.

 --Your words, 

  For they become your actions.

 --Your actions, 

  For they become your habits.

 --Your habits,

  For they become your character.

 --Your character,

  For it becomes your destiny.  

--THE FIVE "B'S" OF FRIENDSHIP:

 --1. BE Trustworthy. 

     When a friend tells you a secret, keep it. 

     Don't repeat it to others.

     Trust is a vital part of friendship. 

     Loss of trust can destroy a friendship.

 --2. BE sensitive.  

     Be aware of a friend's needs.  Try to know 

     when your friend needs to be with you and when 

     your friend wants to be alone.   

     Respect his or her wish for privacy and need 

     for personal space.

 --3. BE dependable.

     If you make a promise to a friend, keep it. 

     Don't let your friend down.   

     Be there for him or her in good times as well 

     as bad.  Let friends know they can count on you.

 --4. BE a good listener. 

     Kids like to talk to someone who listens actively.

     Show a genuine interest in the things that are 

     important to your friend.  Maintain eye contact 

     while he or she talks.

 --5. BE honest. 

     Let a friend know how you feel. 

     If a friend says or does something that hurts you, 

     talk it over with him or her privately.

     Express your feelings as honestly as you can, and 

     encourage your friend to do the same. 

--WHAT IS........

The most destructive habit......................Worry 

The greatest joy...............................Giving 

The greatest loss................Loss of self-respect 

The most satisfying work...............Helping others 

The ugliest personality trait.............Selfishness 

The most endangered species.........Dedicated leaders 

Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth 

The greatest "shot in the arm"..........Encouragement 

The greatest problem to overcome.................Fear 

The most effective sleeping pill........Peace of mind 

The most crippling failure disease............Excuses 

The most powerful force in life..................Love 

The most dangerous person..................A gossiper 

The world's most incredible computer........The brain 

The worst thing to be without................... Hope 

The deadliest weapon.......................The tongue 

The two most power-filled words..............."I Can" 

The greatest asset..............................Faith 

The most worthless emotion..................Self-pity 

The most beautiful attire......................SMILE! 

The most prized possession..................Integrity 

The most powerful channel of communication.....Prayer