The Rebel’s Manifesto is the creation of Keri Smith, from the Wish Jar.
Lance writes stories from his heart, aiming to inspire and motivate, as you align more fully with YOUR true peak. When he’s not here, you can find him hanging out with his family, riding a bike, or just generally acting goofy.
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I like it. I was often a rebel without a clue.
I think “do the things that scare you” is healthy for regular growth. I think it goes nicely with a quote from Maxwell — ““You don’t overcome challenges by making them smaller but by making yourself bigger.”
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Wow, I got some of these downpat!
Especially the mess one–
n the anger at work n stating it aloud!
Number 10 should be called” the Artists Credo“
How many Bloggers are rebels?
Very strange, scary, n cool list!
.-= SnaggleTooth´s Last Fabulous Post ..Pier =-.
I love it love it love it!!
}…But now I am a rebel with a cause 
This is so so cool!
Question everything..hmmmm.….
I was the rebel without a cause in my teenage years{ask my mum
Its so so true…all our most ingenious thoughts come when we are open and wandering aimlessly.…amazing! The mind rests in our aimless phases.…and the heart takes over.
Thank you fro sharing this lance! Youre always so awesome!
Big Hug and Much Love,
Z~
So true — and scary!
.-= Lady Fi´s Last Fabulous Post ..Go for it! =-.
I love this, and can put a tick to all at sometime in my life. Love that you found this, creative and inspiring as usual
hugs
Suzie
.-= Suzie Cheel´s Last Fabulous Post ..Attracting Abundance =-.
Lance! Happy Sunday.
Oh, shaking things up with this one. I’m afraid to do things that scare me! I do love #10! How come there isn’t a number 12? Is that me questioning everything? #13 Follow your heart! My favorite one!
Have a lovely day with the fam Lance!
Natalia
Im a rebel.
And, judging by the on-set of WHY?WHY?WHY? with the child, she is as well.
I shall now seize this post (in my mind
not literally) when the questioning of the 4 year old starts to veer down the path toward tiresome.
I DO want a rebelgurl.
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I like “Research with fury” the most.
.-= Lynn´s Last Fabulous Post ..View of an urn, back to work and an angel =-.
@J.D. Meier — “Rebel without a clue” is perhaps the lead in to “rebel with a clue”. I see that clue as being a deeper understanding of self (which is something I very much believe that you are achieving). And doing those things that scare us…one that I find challenging at times (yet, when I move beyond those fears…good stuff comes!).
@SnaggleTooth — Hi Snaggle! Perhaps we all have a little bit of the “rebel” in us. And when we let that “rebel” out, in a good way — that some pretty amazing things can happen. I hope that I have some of the “rebel” in me.…
@Zeenat — I love this list, too, Zeenat!! And when we understand that “rebel” in us — and what it means — I find this to be so connecting with the universe! So, Zeenat…in the wandering you will be doing…may those moments when it’s filled with aimlessness bring an even deeper clarity into who you are. You shine, Zeenat!! Keep on being YOU! Love always, dear friend…
@Lady Fi — Ha!!! Yes, this CAN be scary at times…when we are putting ourselves “out there’!!
@Suzie — Hi Suzie! You know, as I think of you…I see this very much (and in a very lovely way)! So, rebel friend, may your days continue to be creative and abundant! Big hugs!
@Natalia — Hi Natalia!! That’s the one that jumps out at me, too — doing things that scare me. It’s scary…and yet so true…that much good can come from these moments. That #12?? Hmmm.…yep, I wondered about that one, too. Keep following your heart, sweet friend…
@MizFit — Hey Miz! Yes, I would agree — you ARE a rebel! In a shiny and bright sort of way! And even cooler — that your daughter is following in those footsteps! Woohoo!
@Lynn — Hi Lynn! There is just so much information out there in the world — and wow, what a bit of research will find!! And in that research — some continued belief in what is possible!
Lance, is this your handwriting?
!
Just teasing — lovely list. Surely a kid cannot have written this.
Leave Home. Wander Aimlessly. — I am a queen of doing that.
And I am with Lynn on “Research with Fury” being my fave!
Lovely thought of Sunday!
Mister Lance Of Good Wisdom, Fun And inspiration…
Is that YOUR handwriting on that manifesto? Or is it Keri’s? Whan’s teh last tiem you did something scary? What was it? Which of these 12 are you thinking about most today? Which of them did you think about most yesterday? Is there one that’s the biggest challenge for you to follow? And which one?
Did you know that YOU are awesome? And wil always be to all of us?
Is Tess reading this comment?? And if so, will this sentence make her smile?
xo
Okay, I need to copy this and blow it up — POSTER SIZE! LOVE IT!
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Oh a James Dean Manifesto! Rebel with a POSITIVE cause!
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This is so good, I’m sending it to Kristy’s boyfriend who I decided is a rebel when she asked me why he doesn’t wear a seat belt.
The first thing I told her was “he doesn’t like rules.” LOL How do you think I knew that;)
I love no.2 the best but like someone else I want a poster!
@Farnoosh — Hi Farnoosh!! Ummm…no that’s not my handwriting!! Ha! (and a kid…I try to be!!) You know, Farnoosh…I just think this idea of leaving home and wandering is so good. Our world is filled with so much, and you, sweet friend…shine at that thing called exploration!! (…and I can definitely see the researcher in you, too!!)
@Jannie — This would be Keri’s handwriting (or so I am assuming!). Okay — so you are asking the challenging questions this morning, aren’t you?? It was scary participating, in a very active role, in a healing service I was a part of a couple of weeks ago. I really just wasn’t sure if, in the moment, I would say or do the right things (in what felt like a very sacred moment). And — guess what? The whole experience ended up being just so completely moving and connecting for me (so…doing that scary thing was so, so positive and uplifting!). And — I am thinking mostly about that one (the scary things) and the wandering. I wonder where I might wander to next? Yesterday — it was about forgetting about the competition (esp. in a challenging loss the soccer team I coach — faced). And — definitely the hardest for me: doing the things that scare me on a regular basis… Wow, Jannie…I’m getting tired out just answering all your questions. Did I get them all? Are you a therapist? Did you know that YOU, sweet and dear friend, are really what awesome is all about? (YOU ARE!!)
@Marisa — Hi Marisa!! Isn’t this just GREAT!! I agree — looking at this often is a very cool idea!
@Jules — Hi Jules!! James Dean-like…no doubt!! With a positive up-spin!!
@Tess — Hi Tess!! Me? I’m a seatbelt type of guy… There is something, though, about doing your own thing. Tess…I have this pretty good idea that YOU have been living the REBEL lifestyle for a LONG time! And it’s part of what makes you so amazing and awesome!! And — that 2nd item is a pretty great way to go about life — it really shines of living from our hearts!
This will probably go into moderation, as I set up my new default e-mail. But rest assured, it really is ME!!
It is interesting to wonder if we will say the correct thing sometimes, human nature — but we usually pull through for ourselves.
Yes, I am a therapist! A question therapist — trained by Sven!
Glad to hear you wear your seatbelt — I’m a seatbelt kind of gal too!
Off to bug some other blogger now!
xo
I have trouble with making a mess, Lance. That act is fun, but then the mess drives me nuts and I have to clean it up. Cleaning up messes I don’t like. Guess I could make the mess and then expand my horizons and visit other places, wandering aimlessly
Oh, Lance, Lance, Lance. I just can’t tell you how much I needed this today. The last few days I’ve found myself getting sucked into some things that don’t feel particualry yummy to me (like Facebook and Twitter) because I told myself I have to do those things to be successful. I just spent the morning having a heart-to-heart with myself and getting clear on what I REALLY want. I have recommitted to doing things MY way — following the path that feels the most free, delightful, and beautiful to my soul, regardless of how popular or acceptable those choices may seem to others. Reading this Manifesto was such a perfect confirmation of my choice. Thanks a bunch.
You know? Dare I say it? I think this is the best “Sunday Thought for the Day” EVER!!!
Seriously, I think I’m going to do like Marisa and blow this thing up poster size: it’s fantastic! So many of these are wonderful, but the one that really stood out for me where I am right now is #7. This truly is what I am dealing with and attempting to do in my present.
I can also vouch for #9 as totally rocking my world –> Hello! I live in Crete! Do it, people! Do it!
Alright. I’m off to retweet this now … and FB share it too.
Fantastic!
.-= Chania Girl´s Last Fabulous Post ..The Joy List ~ 16 May 2010 =-.
The things that make me angry… hmm matter for some thought
In no particular order
1. Poverty, hunger
2. Negligence
3. Lies
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Hmmm…let me think back to my Pirate Days…think the rebel creed is much like the Pirate Creed, well minus the pillage and plunder.….I like it
Dare I say I think I actually live it, and I think my K8 is following in her mama’s footsteps–LOL!
Let’s *celebrate* Life–the goodness, the beauty, the Divine, make a mess, play, try lots and lots of new and different things, encourage your friends to try with you, dance, laugh, love.…..
Hey, maybe that’s our new blogging moniker–The Rebels with a Cause Bloggers:)
@Jannie — Hey, I thought I recognized that name!!! It is YOU!!! Jannie, you are right — especially in those moments where we maybe think we’ll not say the right things — somehow, we have a way of pulling it together. You, sweet friend, seem like a really wise soul! (well, I KNOW you are!!) Wisdom not only by Swen…that’s my guess. Some probably from the homeland of Canada! I’m sure of it! Hey, how about we meet at an amusement park some day (all our kids would have a blast). We could ride the scariest ride together…with our seatbelts on!
@Davina — Hi Davina! Ah, yes…that cleaning up process. Not so much fun. And when the mess bugs us…even less fun, perhaps. For some reason, I have this thing about not having a mess in the kitchen. Anywhere else, though…no problem. (hmmm.…maybe I have a problem!!) Maybe that’s it…wander away from that mess…I love it!!
@Joy Tanksley — Hi Joy. There sure can be all these things that it might seem like are the “appropriate” things to do. Really, though — is it appropriate if it doesn’t feel right to us? (and I know, too…it’s an easy something to fall into). Definitely do things YOUR WAY! And — by the way — I really think that what I see as your way is all filled with awesome-ness!! And that’s so great to see — I feel that joy coming from you in those moments — in beautiful ways!!
@Chania Girl — Carla!! I know, this is just so AWESOME, isn’t it!! So poster-worthy!! And — Carla — I know that what you say has deep meaning for you. So, as you face anything that seems like your dark side, know that much good will come from all of that. You are a shining star here, and a dear, dear friend. I look forward to all that lies ahead for you. And — #9 — Carla!! You completely have rocked this one! What an amazing experience this has to be for you! So awesome! (just like YOU!)
@Miguel — Hi Miguel. This is really good…you noticing very much what makes you angry. Awareness is such a key component to living our lives — and you are there. And — what you have touched upon is really so important…
@Joychristin — Right!! That “pillage and plunder part” might not be so good in this one!!! (ha!!) I kind of think you are right — that you DO live this (everything I’ve seen sure points to that!). And — yay!! for K8!! And — I LOVE that blogging moniker!!! The Rebels with a Cause Bloggers!!! Woo-Hoo!!!!
What a great list to live by. I wouldn’t consider myself a rebel however I might now because I think I qualify for a few of those.
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This is SO awesome. I’m going to print it!
I love it Lance! A perfect manifesto for life
.-= Hilda´s Last Fabulous Post ..Find a better way! =-.
No wonder I’ve gotten into so much trouble!! “WERE taught in school” is past tense isn’t it? LOL!!
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Hi Lance,
You KNOW I love this — don’t you?
About #8 (voice) I recently watched a commencement speech by John Grisham — hosted over at Tim’s site 360 Degree Self (it’s incredibly good!) — and this manifesto reminded me of that speech. It’s so important to not only find one’s voice in this world, but to let it be known, to spread one’s ideas, and to speak with conviction. Your post and Tim’s new lounge, I think, are conspiring to send me a message, too.
I hear it loud and clear. Thanks so much, Lance.
~xo!
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@Karla — Hi Karla!! Yep, I say “go ahead” and give yourself the title of “rebel”!! And keep on living some of these out as it feels right to you…
@Slorunnermom — Agreed!! This IS all sorts of awesome!!
@Hilda — Hey Hilda!! This has so much in it, doesn’t it!! Filled with lots of life wisdom!
@Dr. J — Ha!! So…you started early on this, didn’t you, Dr. J!!! Keep on stirring things up!!
I need to print this out & do some living!!!! I am boring!
.-= Jody — Fit at 52´s Last Fabulous Post ..Sunday Jogging; Reunion Pics! =-.
LOL love this. Especially number 11 and 13
Fabulous post! How inspiring and fun is that? Number two rocks big time.
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I’m all over #6, I’ll work on the others! [grins]
I think a #14 would be something like, “Do the things you think you would regret not doing when looking back on your life in the golden years.“
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@Lori — Hey Lori!! I DO know you love this!!! And — I saw what Tim has started, although I haven’t been there to watch the videos yet. The John Grisham one sounds fabulous!! If we share that which is in our heart…even though not everyone will love what we’re saying (and not everyone will)…it’s still so, so good. That voice…our heart…is shared — and when spoken with conviction — that could be just what someone out there needs to hear. Lori, I hear your voice…and it’s beautiful what you have to share!
@Jody — Boring??? I DON’T think so!!! Jody — everything I’ve seen says just the opposite!! Keep on living, sweet friend!!
@Evita — Hi Evita. Yes, #11 and #13 really speak to me, too. And — really, it all says to me…“live”!! Really live life!
@Clearly Composed — If we let it, it’s so easy to get wrapped up what others think. And the truth is — it matters most how we feel…
@Colleen — Hi Colleen!! That mess can be pretty awesome, can’t it!! And — I love your #14 — it’s really about not putting off today those things that really ring true in our heart. So, so good!!
I love the “make a mess” one, because today I let myself get just a little bit messy. I’ve been a fuss budget since birth, so it’s not easy for me to buck tradition! However, today I played in dirt, and let Andy throw dirt balls at me (and threw some back!), and got grass all over me, and tracked dirt in the house… And it was GOOD!
No one died, nothing was broken… but FUN was had. I wish I’d know about that “make a mess” thing sooner!
Happiest Sunday, Lance! I loved this post!
#13 is the truest of all.
Thanks for sharing that inspiration.
Enjoy the day!
Erin
.-= Erin Prais-Hintz´s Last Fabulous Post ..Inspired by…Flowerless Weddings =-.
I don’t have to research rebels any further, I found one and I am stealing this! Love the fact that there is no #12, although at first I didn’t even notice until I read your comment. Yeah for doing things differently, like having a Sunday on a Monday, but that comes from living differently in a different country. As always, awesome Lance, hugs Wilma
This is awesome Lance. I like them all — especially the one about not caring about the thoughts and opinions of others because they’re based on their own thoughts and fears. That is so true. One I really need to try more is embracing my dark side though. It would be good if you could write more about that sometime please, as I’m not really sure how to do it.
Wonderful. I was trying to identify one that stood out for me but really, they all do… Reminds me that we should be living one life… OUR LIFE!
Thanks Lance,
Darren
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@Megan — Hi Megan!! Woo-Hoo!! Throwin’ dirt balls, playing in the dirt, rolling in the grass…and letting it get tracked into the house! Awesome!!!! You are becoming a master of the “mess”!! Megan, this is all soooo cool! Happy, amazing, love-filled Monday to YOU!!
@Erin — Hey Erin!! Our heart knows.…and it we’ll just let ourselves really listen — what we’ll hear is that which is so good for us. (and one I really need to listen better to, myself…) Thanks so much for being here!
@Wilma — Hi Wilma!! Ha!! Yes, and steal away!! I know — I love that too (that there’s no #12). All part of the “rebel” bit! So…future-girl…happy “end of Monday” to you! Mine is starting out wonderfully, as I read this sweet comment from YOU!! Big Hugs!!
@Cath — Hey Cath!! That one about not caring about what what others think — good, good stuff! And one I believe very much (yet, still slip up sometimes, and let others thoughts influence me). And — that “dark side”. Cath, thanks so much for the suggestion to write about it — I’ll toss some ideas around and see what I come up with. It’s sooooo good to see you here today!!
@Darren — Hi Darren!! There is really a lot of wisdom throughout this whole thing! And you have summed it up beautifully — it really is about truly living OUR LIFE! Wonderful thought!!!
I LOVE amusement parks!! I have been enjoying reading The Pioneer Woman’s recent escapades at Universal and Disney. That Suess Land looks AMAZING!
But Wally World will work just fine for us too.
Or just an empty field for us all to cavort in.
xo
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What a fun list and so deeply true. We need to do things that scare us every single day, or we’re not really living. For example, I’m scared to see you line dance. If I don’t do something scary on any given day, I just imagine you in boots gettin’ your stomp on and then I’ve done something really scary!! Ha ha. Great post as always my friend!
Lance (and Keri),
Totally love this. Totally try to live by such ‘rules’ and others that I put up (in my head). Maybe I should write them down too
M
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@Jannie — There’s a Seuss-land?? Do I live in the sticks, or what??? Why have I not heard of this? Anyway.…they all work for me (and that definitely includes Wally World!) . Or that field — with your Dad’s snowmobile! Bring on the seatbelts!! Woo-strappy-dappy-Doo!!
@Audra — Audra!!!! You’re scared to see ME dance?? Wow, don’t you like playing human dominoes?? Fun times!! (well.…as long as you don’t get crushed by someone!) You know what…I am so tempted to come on out there — bring on the country music!! Ha!!!! Someday.…we shall scare each other!
@Mimi — Hey Mimi! These are GREAT — and I’d love to hear those you have floating around in your head, too!!!
Hello Lance!
I really like this. The list is very cool and my heart connects with it deeply. One really should question everything, this isn’t a negative act!
I love the one that says we should put our thoughts and ideas out into the world, even if it scares us. I know when I first began to do this, it really brought about change..in ME! I think change on the inside must always take place BEFORE we can change things on the outside.
Great post Lance. Thank you
Yes! Yes! Yes! Thank you for posting this today. Awesome!
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Hi Lance .. Be a rebel with a cause, with an understanding, with compassion .. and definitely don’t follow the trend – find your niche .. and live life to the full! I’m sure you’re rebelling all week … me too — Hilary
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@Keith — Hey Keith!! Great to see you! Thanks for your thoughts. I know, too, that when I started this site — it was definitely scary, putting myself “out there”. What I’ve found though, is that it has become one of the most deeply moving things I’ve done. And that is something that started on a very personal level. From that, it’s just given me more confidence in what I’m doing!
@Caroline — Hey Caroline! It really IS awesome…I agree!
@Hilary — Hi Hilary! I’m all for these rebel ideas!! And — it really sounds like YOU are too! Very awesome!!!
Lance, I love this so much!! Thanks for sharing!! hugs, Jenn
.-= Jenn´s Last Fabulous Post ..One Heart, One Voice.….Stepping Up to the Plate! =-.
Hi Lance,
I read this on Sunday, didn’t have time to comment, plus wanted to come back and read it again, so here I am.
I truly enjoy the message in this post, especially “follow your heart”.
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These are GREAT!
I love the go everywhere, experience different cultures, and try new things. My dad was a very shy man. He was an introvert. My mom was completely opposite; talks to everyone. I, often, want to shy away from new things. I really do believe it’s a hereditary trait, but I force myself out there and it pays off EVERY time.
Thanks Lance, great post!
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@Jenn — It’s a great manifesto!!
@Barbara — Hi Barbara! “Follow your heart”…I think it’s a great way to end this Rebel’s Manifesto with that part!
@Angelia — Hey Angelia!! It can be easy for me, too…to settle in and do what’s comfortable and known. Yet, you’re right — when we step out of that box — try new things — it is so often such a wonderful experience! And the more I travel through this life, the more I believe that all these experiences really do lead me on a life path that I’m loving! Happy Travels!!! (.…wherever and whenever that happens for all of us!)
#6. Make a Mess
I just cleaned my house from top to bottom . Grumble.
@Squawkfox — Hey Kerry!!! Come on over here.…you’ll feel instantly better!! (ha!!)