Note to Self:  Bright Ideas from Bonnaroo

by Meredith Health, Mental Health, Moods

This week music fans who attended Bonnaroo, the 4-day Tennesee music festival, who stopped by the ReachOut booth will have come away with more than good memories and a sweet suntan.  Over four hundred young people took a moment to break away from the music and write a "Note to Self" or a postcard with a positive message to themselves.

The purpose of the cards, which will be mailed back to each writer, is centered on the power of self-reflection, taking a little time to look past the distractions of fun and friends,  and meditate on those inner thoughts that motivate and drive us on toward a better life.

Here's just a few "Notes to Self" we collected from the Roo:

"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind."

"'Content' is an underused word.  Being 'happy' is a high expectation, but being content is nice."

"SMILE!  There is Life to be lived."

"Traveling is easier than you ever thought.  Every journey starts with a single step."

"Remember where you were at this point?  I bet you're even better now.  I hope our trip was AMAZING."

How important is self-reflection to you?  What ways do you use to reflect on good times or memories?  What words or phrases motivate you?