Don't lament the loss.
Celebrate the life.
Remember the love.
Honor the music.
Respect the legacy.
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How To Celebrate Prince In 21 Steps: Miss TLC's Purple Meditation
1. Revisit the magic of #WhenDovesCry.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240189828100096
2. Warm your heart with Prince's warm attire.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240256861478912
3. Smile at his endless gif-able expressions and/or shade.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240321999020033
4. Laugh (with tears in your eyes) as you listen to Prince memorialize Vanity.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240383651086337
5. Ignore sales figures. Don't pay attention to awards. It ain't what it's about.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240452508962816
6. Feel the power of #TheBeautifulOnes.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240526831988737
7. See how much Prince appreciated us all, for always loving him & singing along @ shows.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240757736873984
8. Let his words OUTSIDE OF song move you.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240819187601409
9. Giggle @ Chris, Jack & Jamie as they reenact the greatest #SuperBowl halftime show.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855240916705193986
10. Chuckle at his always-on-point (and at times) scathing shade.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855241041166966784
11. Blast the percussion from his 87 VMAs perf (Gett Off always gets ALL the attention).
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855241434890371073
12. Applaud the infamous yellow suit.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855241513684611072
13. Adore #Adore.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855241602436145152
14. Clap for Oprah while she has a moment with P.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855241692764672001
15. Understand the raw emotion behind #SomethingInTheWater.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855241895085314048
16. Enjoy his adorable friendship with Bryant Gumbel.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855241995903750144
17. Bow down to his ability to cross genres within the interpretations of his own songs.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855242116624240643
18. Love the rainbow.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855242325232156672
19. Remember to breathe while watching the SNL performance of #Fury.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855242407121649666
20. Slow down.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855242516840448000
And even though there is SO much more.......
21. Marvel at the journey of #PurpleRain.
https://twitter.com/IAmMissTLC/status/855242703306727425
Thank you Prince.......
for making us laugh.......
for making us love (you and others).......
for showing us strength.......
for showing us talent.......
for caring about art.......
for caring about artists.......
for creating the soundtrack to our lives.
Things Prince would want you to do in lieu of crying:
- listen to his music
- learn an instrument
- study (whether it's to further your academic education or to dive deeper into your faith)
- teach a child
- perform charity work
- laugh (sometimes with your friends, sometimes AT them)
- cook some breakfast (pancakes or omelettes will do)
- love