50 THINGS I LEARNED FROM JACQUELINE

As a writer and journalist, I’m passionately inspired by words.  And even though I am a grown woman, the voice of my mama still invades my thoughts, ideas, and decisions.

Isn’t it true that our mamas’ words still manifest in how we live and to a great degree, have become mantras for the way we approach the world? 

In honor of the wise women in our lives, please join me in sharing your mother’s words of wisdom in the comments section of this site. Please make sure to include:  your full name and date of birth, your mother’s name and date of birth (date of passing if relevant). It will be so much fun to include your submissions in a future post!

Much Love and remember… pay attention to your words because others will take them seriously.

Take the high road
Keep your chin up
Brush your hair
Wash your elbows
Rise above it
Avoid gossip
Everyone has a story
Be kind
Lipstick is essential
Red isn’t good on everyone
Always serve dessert
Stand up straight
Be a stand out
Don’t sit on the bed
Pay attention to the unseen
There is a sixth sense
God is watching and watching over us
Keep your promises
Give away clothes you don’t wear
Make love while you can
Never give up
Have children
A little denial keeps us sane
There is beauty in everything
Everything has a place
Remember your roots, especially the French ones
Don’t dye your hair
Travel more
Be first class
Love up one side and down the other
Be with your babies
Marry for love
Don’t waste your time
Extend grace
Choose your words
Chew with your mouth closed
Hide some money
Open your heart
Die with dignity
You can do anything you set your mind to
You’re stronger than you think
Small people make big impressions
Life leaves when you least expect it
Go out in style
Create your own sense of style
Say something nice to everyone you meet
Make a beautiful picture out of you
Pretty is as pretty does
People are good
Look for the good
Forgive and forget
Honor thy mother
Be an honorable mother
Cherish laughter
Burp out loud
Be a lady
Dance at every chance
Live gracefully
Pick up after yourself
Leave the room scented with your memory
Live lush
Entertain often
Keep a beautiful home
Everything matters
Good enough is NOT good enough
Do what you can yourself
You can do more than you ever thought possible
Stay in touch
Create lifelong friendships
Be a magnet to fabulous women
Be generous with your heart
Trust your daughter’s husband
Love your daughter’s husband like a son
Wear big jewelry
Always choose designer
Seduce the camera
Flirt
Resist the temptation to pluck
Be surprising
Have a secret
Cry less for sorrow and more for joy
Laugh with your whole self
Make giving a common ritual
Bake
Collect recipes from your favorite friends
Handwrite your Christmas cards
Send thank you notes
Be grateful
Make the most of what you have
Remember where you come from
Attend funerals
Be present
Sing
Cuddle
Touch
Wear the highest heels you can find
Be hip at any age
Don’t be afraid to cut your own hair
Watch your mouth
Be there
Develop a mean golf swing
Repeat yourself
Pray
Pray again
Never give up
Give yourself
Play more
Pay attention
Insist
Give in
Make your own colors
Paint what you feel not what you see
Stay
Sacrifice
There’s always more of you to give
Raise your children
Be deliberate
Know what you believe
Know someone you’d die for
Tell them
Make scrapbooks
Remember
Serve tea
Dress up at every opportunity
Watch television less
Listen to music
Memorize
Never forget a name
Eat small portions
Make a big impression
Don’t snack
Think less
Love more