When we don't know the words of the song we are singing during a concert, we use the watermelon trick. "Watermelon, watermelon, watermelon....". The word has enough syllables and different sounds to make your mouth and lips look like you are actually saying something.
In one of my magazines, I found the "Watermelon Credo" written by Wally Amos in 2002. I started to read truly just because of the fruit in the article's title and discovered a few words of wisdom, some of which I try to live by every day. It goes like this:
W-Whatever you believe creates your reality. Believe that life is a positive experience and it will be.
A-Attitude is the magic word. It is your greatest asset. Be positive regardless.
T-Together, everyone achieves more. There are no limits to what we can accomplish together.
E-Enthusiasm is the wellspring of life. With enough enthusiasm you can accomplish much more.
R-Respect yourself as well as others. When you respect yourself your whole world changes.
M-Make commitments, not excuses. There is overwhelming power in the words "Yes I will".
E-Everyday can be a fun day. Fun is the lubricant that keeps life moving forward. Laugh a lot.
L-Love is the answer, always. It's the greatest force in the Universe.
O-One day at a time. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. All of life happens in increments of one.
N-Never give up or become a victim. If you do you are guaranteed to lose.
Who knew watermelon was such a versatile fruit? A big slice refreshes you on a hot summer day; saying it allows you to still look cool when your memory fails you during a concert; and now it provides you with those lines of wisdom. Everyone should have some watermelon in their diet.
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