I want to create a talky blog/youtube video on this topic: 10 words to inspire a generation.

If you had only ten words (or less) to communicate a message that would inspire and/or transform the next generation of earthlings, what would you say? That’s it – just 10 words!

Leave your answer in the comments. If it gives me goosebumps, I may include it in the youtube video! Blow my socks off!

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  • At 2009.11.25 14:12, Clyde said:

    treat others the way you want them to treat you

    • At 2009.11.25 14:35, koager said:

      I have none. Life is your own. Live it out.

      • At 2009.11.25 14:42, Kevin said:

        Understand that everyone is different than yourself. Break down barriers.

        • At 2009.11.25 14:46, Anthony said:

          Please, Thank You, I’m Sorry, Forgive Me, I Love You

          • At 2009.11.25 14:46, Adrien said:

            Don’t expect “good” things to occur, create them in life.

            • At 2009.11.25 14:52, Elandi Dua'Dean said:

              Liofe aklil akenda be liofeda. Kemfo hifoe. Quelil tie dakrakekenses.

              • At 2009.11.25 15:09, Karolis said:

                Live today by using the past to construct the future

                • At 2009.11.25 15:18, eric said:

                  David, I don’t know if it is correct in English :

                  Nowhere you will find a better world to live in!

                  bye,

                  • At 2009.11.25 15:22, Jordan said:

                    Going to war, to prevent war, was the most stupid thing I’ve ever heard

                    :D

                    • At 2009.11.25 15:30, KirkKPHX said:

                      Treat others well to be treated well; enjoin each other.

                      • At 2009.11.25 15:43, B said:

                        Seek first to be understood then understand. Love yourself more.

                        • At 2009.11.25 16:00, Amanda B. Rekendwith said:

                          -Smile at everyone
                          -Participate in creation
                          -Enjoy being
                          -No hitting

                          • At 2009.11.25 16:08, Clay said:

                            Who you are is all you have. Know it. Well.

                            • At 2009.11.25 16:16, Jean (John) said:

                              No, I am not cruel… I am there to guide you!

                              • At 2009.11.25 16:16, Ross said:

                                Be.

                                • At 2009.11.25 16:24, chris said:

                                  love, actually is all around. =)

                                  • At 2009.11.25 16:27, Ryan said:

                                    Life is all about what you have for the world.

                                    • At 2009.11.25 16:37, T.K. said:

                                      Love our world because our being is worth loving.

                                      • At 2009.11.25 16:54, Nathaniel the Fearless said:

                                        “you only need one person to like you- you.”
                                        -taken from the last episode of family guy

                                        • At 2009.11.25 17:01, Maytham Loves Hugs said:

                                          I think, that these are suitable :D

                                          Rob Marciano
                                          Zac Efron
                                          Ketchup

                                          Peace
                                          Love
                                          Hugs
                                          Friends
                                          Health

                                          Loooooovvvee Maytham. A 13 year old boy that likes to follow peoples blogs.. and.. umm… take pictures of friends at school and then upload them to facebook! =]

                                          • At 2009.11.25 17:04, Maytham Loves Hugs said:

                                            Or, In a sentence..

                                            Love Rob Marciano, Ketchup, Zac Efron, Hugs Friends & Health =]

                                            Wise words from an Englishman.. Umm.. Englishboy. =] :D

                                            Loooooovvee you all. :D

                                            • At 2009.11.25 18:04, James said:

                                              My top 6… (not exactly 10)

                                              1. Fearless 2. Passion 3. Chance 4. Love 5. Kindness 6. Truth.

                                              In life we let too many of our fears restrain our actions. Fear is an obstacle that we need to overcome.
                                              We need passion to become who we want to be and passion in our relationships.
                                              We have to take chances, not settle with what we are handed in life, take chances and make it happen.
                                              Love in our relationships and our family. It’s the same thing in every country.
                                              It doesn’t cost anything to be kind. It’s free. Everybody should have a little kindness.
                                              And truth. To be true to ourselves and the people around us.

                                              • At 2009.11.25 18:06, Joey in NC said:

                                                Don’t listen to everyone else- create your own, unique life.

                                                • At 2009.11.25 18:13, Shakiki said:

                                                  BE TRUE TO YOUR OWN HEART AND ALL ELSE FOLLOWS

                                                  • At 2009.11.25 18:38, Mike said:

                                                    1. Optimism
                                                    2. Love
                                                    3. Adventures
                                                    4. Choice
                                                    5. Humor
                                                    6. Respect
                                                    7. Truth
                                                    8. Contemplation
                                                    9. Create
                                                    10. Participate

                                                    • At 2009.11.25 18:45, Shakiki said:

                                                      Is this inspired by Ho’oponopono? because those are almost the exact words, except a differetn order. cool =]

                                                      • At 2009.11.25 19:26, Travis said:

                                                        Both are correct.

                                                        • At 2009.11.25 19:37, Patrick said:

                                                          What you put out you get back and then some!

                                                          • At 2009.11.25 19:55, Nykii said:

                                                            You cannot change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future.

                                                            • At 2009.11.25 19:58, Nykii said:

                                                              Simplicity with meaning. Love it! kudos <3

                                                              • At 2009.11.25 20:29, TheSixth1 said:

                                                                Love without reservation, live without regret, and forgive without cause.

                                                                • At 2009.11.25 21:49, David said:

                                                                  There is only love. Breath it deeply and let go!

                                                                  • At 2009.11.25 22:10, "Celtboy"Gary said:

                                                                    There exists only the here and now. Live life now!

                                                                    • At 2009.11.25 22:16, Jordan said:

                                                                      Speak less, listen more, be thoughtful, then act wisely.

                                                                      • At 2009.11.25 23:34, Mosaic Dave said:

                                                                        This is not my quote but if I had to choose 10 words to inspire people they would be these:

                                                                        “Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid.”

                                                                        • At 2009.11.25 23:39, Rob from Oz said:

                                                                          ^ I like this!

                                                                          • At 2009.11.25 23:50, remo said:

                                                                            dream it, feel it, be it, live it, with love

                                                                            • At 2009.11.25 23:52, remo said:

                                                                              love yourself, for you are everything and everything is you

                                                                              • At 2009.11.26 00:11, james m said:

                                                                                purple elephant stoplight soap crayon flip flop strobe light socks

                                                                                • At 2009.11.26 00:13, Anthony Gallo said:

                                                                                  Davey Wavey,

                                                                                  Here are my ten words sorry it is a few extra:

                                                                                  Never let it rest till you good is better and your better is best!

                                                                                  • At 2009.11.26 00:14, james m said:

                                                                                    for a second, i thought you had typed toothpaste somewhere, and i was about to love you for that. but it seems that i have just imagined that. so, nevermind…

                                                                                    • At 2009.11.26 00:19, james m said:

                                                                                      its all up to one’s own interpretation

                                                                                      • At 2009.11.26 00:52, Rich said:

                                                                                        Awesome Response ! ! !

                                                                                        • At 2009.11.26 00:54, todd said:

                                                                                          life is easy when you make the rules

                                                                                          • At 2009.11.26 01:25, Thomas Khoo said:

                                                                                            Love the life we live; live the dream we love.

                                                                                            • At 2009.11.26 01:42, Doc said:

                                                                                              Relax. Everything is going to be alright.

                                                                                              • At 2009.11.26 02:11, jpride said:

                                                                                                Best: never to have been born. Next best: die quickly.

                                                                                                • At 2009.11.26 04:01, Christianggs said:

                                                                                                  No one can make you. Only you can make yourself.

                                                                                                  Believe & Smile… Siempre Sonrie!!!

                                                                                                  • At 2009.11.26 04:32, Tony said:

                                                                                                    Make mistakes. You’ll find out later they were actually miracles.

                                                                                                    • At 2009.11.26 04:46, Peter said:

                                                                                                      Be kind, generous, and forgiving.

                                                                                                      • At 2009.11.26 06:57, Jared said:

                                                                                                        Wake to the life you make, and make it awake.

                                                                                                        • At 2009.11.26 07:01, spracko said:

                                                                                                          “There is no road to peace; peace is the road”
                                                                                                          – Gandhiji

                                                                                                          • At 2009.11.26 07:25, Will said:

                                                                                                            A simple recipe for life:
                                                                                                            All you need is love. Give it. Receive it.

                                                                                                            • At 2009.11.26 07:27, John said:

                                                                                                              Hear Davey Wavey
                                                                                                              Be a blog buddy
                                                                                                              Rest your case

                                                                                                              • At 2009.11.26 09:21, Jim said:

                                                                                                                Mindfulness and compassion can be the key to living.

                                                                                                                • At 2009.11.26 10:54, christopher said:

                                                                                                                  Amen to that.

                                                                                                                  • At 2009.11.26 10:57, christopher said:

                                                                                                                    Be and Peace x 10.that is all.

                                                                                                                    • At 2009.11.26 11:33, HubbaBubba said:

                                                                                                                      Ah — a biblical reference. Ecclesiastes 4, verses 2 and 3. Evidently God (and Solomon and I) agree with you.

                                                                                                                      • At 2009.11.26 11:43, Thom said:

                                                                                                                        If you believe that humans place meaning on all things and that those meanings can cause us to suffer, then you will understand this more deeply than any words can ever say. The true meaning and significance of life and everything that you know is in the space after this period —>.

                                                                                                                        • At 2009.11.26 11:55, Aishlin said:

                                                                                                                          Be all that you can be, laugh, learn, love, LIVE!

                                                                                                                          • At 2009.11.26 12:27, Joseph said:

                                                                                                                            Life is short. Live, love, laugh and be happy always.

                                                                                                                            • At 2009.11.26 12:32, John McCadden said:

                                                                                                                              Pay attention — to what you say and what you hear. A conversation is not waiting for your turn to speak. Ask questions. When a friend is in distress ask what he/she wants to happen. Paying attention is about bringing quality to your life in every situation. It’s being alive. Share it.

                                                                                                                              • At 2009.11.26 16:34, Vernon said:

                                                                                                                                Life is too important to be taken seriously.

                                                                                                                                • At 2009.11.26 16:41, Mike said:

                                                                                                                                  “Golf and alcohol don’t mix so don’t drink and drive.”
                                                                                                                                  Or
                                                                                                                                  “Open minds, open eyes, open hearts, open hands, open mouths.”

                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.11.26 18:12, Shawn said:

                                                                                                                                    Stolen from ellen :D

                                                                                                                                    Laugh. Dance. Live.

                                                                                                                                    (Laugh: Being happy is really important.
                                                                                                                                    Dance: This reminds me of Lady GaGa’s Just Dance, basically, no matter what happens, Just Dance, go along with it, you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you react to it
                                                                                                                                    Live: To live your life as how you want it to be, you are the pilot of your own life)

                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.11.26 18:27, Todd said:

                                                                                                                                      Give back, Take nothing, and Live within your means!

                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.11.26 18:31, Leslie O. said:

                                                                                                                                        Avoiding lust,gluttony,greed,sloth,wrath,envy,and pride=peace.

                                                                                                                                        • At 2009.11.26 22:01, j-sizzle pop said:

                                                                                                                                          My 10 words are listed bellow please include Jiggles in your youtube video it will make my day.

                                                                                                                                          Baby fat, warm ancient hands, stranger’s smile and Nature’s keeper

                                                                                                                                          Chow from the softest warmest lil ball of love in the world.

                                                                                                                                          Yours Truly,

                                                                                                                                          Jiggles

                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.11.27 03:06, Eric said:

                                                                                                                                            When you trip, just leap. When you fall, just slide.

                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.11.27 03:08, Eric said:

                                                                                                                                              When you trip, just leap. When you fall, just slide.

                                                                                                                                              Great blog by the way. I’ve read it before, but haven’t ever caught on to the addictive blogging world yet. Maybe someday.

                                                                                                                                              • At 2009.11.27 06:51, Jaime said:

                                                                                                                                                Honor…

                                                                                                                                                “To live content with small means;
                                                                                                                                                to seek elegance rather than luxury,
                                                                                                                                                and refinement rather than fashion;
                                                                                                                                                to be worthy, not respectable,
                                                                                                                                                and wealthy, not rich;
                                                                                                                                                to listen to stars and birds,
                                                                                                                                                babes and sages with open heart;
                                                                                                                                                to study hard; to think quietly,
                                                                                                                                                act frankly, talk gently,
                                                                                                                                                await occasions, hurry never;
                                                                                                                                                in a word,
                                                                                                                                                to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious,
                                                                                                                                                grow up through the common -
                                                                                                                                                this is my symphony.

                                                                                                                                                William Henry Channing

                                                                                                                                                • At 2009.11.27 11:28, E Coleman said:

                                                                                                                                                  Be the Change You want to see in the World!

                                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.11.27 11:55, Jb said:

                                                                                                                                                    It’s actually only 9, but this is how i live my life:

                                                                                                                                                    “Openness and understanding are the foundation for better relationships…” with yourself AND others.

                                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.11.27 23:02, James said:

                                                                                                                                                      Loving and giving are the reasons why you are here.

                                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.11.28 01:33, Bryan said:

                                                                                                                                                        Relax. Breathe deeply. Be kind to others. They’re just afraid.

                                                                                                                                                        • At 2009.11.28 03:01, Matt said:

                                                                                                                                                          Life…it’s tragic, sad, funny, and good…Just live it!

                                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.11.28 10:17, Alex S said:

                                                                                                                                                            Create your journey,in this moment, you make a difference!

                                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.11.28 21:17, John D said:

                                                                                                                                                              Make your motto “Others”

                                                                                                                                                              • At 2009.11.29 13:48, darren said:

                                                                                                                                                                don’t ask others for inspiration, BE the inspiration.

                                                                                                                                                                • At 2009.11.29 15:05, Steffi said:

                                                                                                                                                                  “the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return”
                                                                                                                                                                  i know it’s 15 words but I love this quote!

                                                                                                                                                                  otherwise:
                                                                                                                                                                  you don’t need ten words to learn about love

                                                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.11.29 16:02, Koodzi said:

                                                                                                                                                                    take a deep breath, smile and enjoy every step.

                                                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.11.29 22:37, Michael said:

                                                                                                                                                                      “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

                                                                                                                                                                      These are not my words but a Quote from Albert Einstein. Without imagination there is no future.

                                                                                                                                                                      -Full Quote-
                                                                                                                                                                      “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” -A.E.

                                                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.11.30 22:20, R. Michael said:

                                                                                                                                                                        I think this is actually a quotation of Oscar Wilde.

                                                                                                                                                                        • At 2009.11.30 22:59, R. Michael said:

                                                                                                                                                                          With Open Minds and
                                                                                                                                                                          peaceful Intentions, Beauty
                                                                                                                                                                          Loves All Becoming.

                                                                                                                                                                          ~~I thought I’d add an extra dimension (or two or three) to my submission. The 10 words form a haiku poem.~~

                                                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.12.01 04:12, Albert said:

                                                                                                                                                                            Anyone can achieve their fullest potential. Who we are may be pre-determined, but who we follow is always of our own choosing. We should never allow our fears, or the expectations of others, to set the frontiers of our own destiny. Your destiny can not be changed, but can be challenged. Every man is born as many others, but die as only one.

                                                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.12.01 07:29, Jaime said:

                                                                                                                                                                              But above all…
                                                                                                                                                                              “Be yourself! Everyone else is taken…”

                                                                                                                                                                              • At 2009.12.01 13:42, Sakshi said:

                                                                                                                                                                                lead yourself by yourself, if you can’t – maybe nobody can!

                                                                                                                                                                                • At 2009.12.01 19:43, Adam said:

                                                                                                                                                                                  Given ten words for my generation, only “love” seems important.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.12.01 21:47, Nykii said:

                                                                                                                                                                                    Lust and Love, Body and Soal, Realism and Optimisin. Life: You Figure it out

                                                                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.12.02 00:04, Sloan said:

                                                                                                                                                                                      When the day is done never forget who you are.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.12.02 03:23, Kenneth Livingston said:

                                                                                                                                                                                        Believe in something Greater than yourself!

                                                                                                                                                                                        • At 2009.12.02 17:02, Ken said:

                                                                                                                                                                                          love beauty nature man woman child elderly young self others

                                                                                                                                                                                          • At 2009.12.02 19:54, Myself said:

                                                                                                                                                                                            Carpe Diem

                                                                                                                                                                                            • At 2009.12.03 17:41, Julian Garcia said:

                                                                                                                                                                                              I’d rather not put even more criticism in this thread, but honestly why are you arguing over cannot? Isn’t the most blazingly incorrect use of language the misspelling of “lose”? (at least in this context)

                                                                                                                                                                                              • At 2009.12.03 17:44, Julian Garcia said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                Is this like a scrambled or chopped or … jinxed message? So confused! >:P

                                                                                                                                                                                                • At 2009.12.04 11:38, Jay said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Never give up.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • At 2009.12.05 20:30, Tyler Justyn said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                    the advice of 10 is worthwhile if it helps 1.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • At 2009.12.07 22:24, Cal said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Stop searching for happiness, feel it.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • At 2009.12.11 05:00, Liam Steadman said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Love Yourselves

                                                                                                                                                                                                        (we’re all one universal self – loving you is loving your neighbour. Loving your neighbour is loving the spirit, and loving the spirit is loving the spirit within yourselves)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • At 2010.05.12 11:12, jean said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                          hi, i just want to thank you for this post, i really like your blog, thanks and more power. :)

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