The 10 Commandments of a Fabulous Teen

As many of you know, I am against common religion--it has no basis and is just plain silly. I got the idea to make a post in a mocking tone, similar to those who claim they worship the Bible, however, these beliefs are those I would state if I was ever to make my own Bible and 10 commandments, and how I believe God intended us to live. Inspired by the 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Have to Make / The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers by Sean Covey, here are my 10 Commandments of a Fabulous Teen!

1. Above all other rules, you must learn to love yourself. Love yourself for the flab on your hips, that crooked tooth in your mouth and the bad habits you just can't seem to break. After you learn to love yourself, learn to accept and love each and every individual around you. Never intentionally wish anyone harm or wrong-doing, and be thankful your enemies have provided you with intelligence.

2. Don't consume recreational drugs, nor alcohol or cigarettes... at all. The biggest sin is purposefully disrespecting the well-being of your body and putting negative substances in it. God gave you a beautiful, healthy body. Don't ruin this blessing.

3. Speak your heart out. Let your voice ring from mountain to mountain, releasing your birth-given right to share your beliefs. Speak your opinions, even though they may not be agreed with. Vice versa, learn to accept others' opinions and values, regardless if they are right or wrong in your mind.

4. Live honestly. Speak the truth, and nothing but the truth. Don't commit to a situation or a person you know in your heart that you cannot live up to. Don't hurt people because you need to keep your pride--swallow it and save a broken heart.

5. Don't believe the majority just because it is "the popular thing to do". If your spirit is telling you to go with minority, do so. Don't let any political, religious or personal issue conflict with your plans of happiness. Don't let any individual insult you, bring you down or speak ill of you without a rebuttal.

6. Don't live a troubled life of religion and tainted stories of gremlins and goblins. If you are to become of a religious faith, study hard and well before you dedicate yourself. Sacred text, such as the Bible, has been translated and misinterpreted over many, many years. Know which of the text to take literally, and which to analyze. Regardless of your opinion on religion, form a relationship with God--your logical creator, or the entity you wish to worship.

7. Eat a balanced diet and exercise often. The second worse thing for your body aside from consuming negative substances is not taking good care of your "sacred temple". Consider working yoga or meditation into your monthly lifestyle.

8. Respect your family and those who have guided you to the path you are on today--positive influences, teachers and wiser human beings (by wiser, I do not mean older). If your pride affected your ability to listen to someone with more wisdom than yourself, apologize to them once you have learned your lesson(s).

9. Get involved in your community or participate in some sort of outreach. Know your status and know how to use it well. Predict your future career path, become involved with a non-profit and do work for charity/volunteer in your community.

10. Last, but not least: know what behavior is mature and immature. Learn how to differentiate behaviors and mannerisms, and choose the road less traveled by within your social circle (more often than not: maturity). It's a complicated lifestyle, but a rewarding one. Once you figure out your own 10 commandments, use those to articulate feelings to other people and advocate your beliefs.

"I can't even start to explain how many people disliked what Martin Luther King Jr. had to say. That's why the study of History fascinates me, but guiding the future generation, even more."