Monthly Archives: February 2008
Don’t worry …
”Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.” Charles Schultz Good morning! This quote by Snoopy Creator, Charles Schultz brings home two important points: (1) How quickly a day goes by and (2) … Continue reading
Discipline and persistence
“It’s not that I’m so smart , it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” Albert Einstein Good morning! I love that Einstein, one of the greatest minds offered this wisdom-filled quote. When I read it I … Continue reading
Growing
One must always maintain one’s connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it. Gaston Bachelard Good morning! In order to find true contentment and lasting joy we have to live in the present. If we become overly … Continue reading
Expectations
Expect nothing; live frugally on surprise. Alice Walker Good morning! This morning I was thinking about the number of people that I talked to recently whose entire day was influenced by their expectations of others. “He (or she) should have….” “If … Continue reading
Ideas for living stronger
“Life is a competition not with others, but with ourselves. We should seek each day to live stronger, better, truer lives; each day to master some weakness of yesterday; each day to repair a mistake; each day to surpass ourselves.” … Continue reading
Approaching problems
When problems arise, don’t get furious, get curious. Anonymous Good morning! I have always been an advocate of asking questions. My friends will tell you that whenever I meet someone, I ask them so many questions they would likely think … Continue reading
Sometimes you won’t have a song in your heart…
Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway Emory Austin Good morning! Oh the truth in Emory’s statement…. how I wish it wasn’t so! But it is true – we have natural “highs” and “lows” and … Continue reading
Are you ready for happiness?
Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy. ~Robert Anthony Good morning! This quote is very important, although it is a hard one to read and contemplate. Could it really be that some people would choose … Continue reading
Finding happiness
The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. ~Benjamin Franklin Good morning! Today we are going to start our morning with a simple role-play. Let’s say that tonight for … Continue reading
Yes … you can
“Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to do, when all the need is one reason why they can.” Willie R. Whitney Good morning! You likely know the people Willie is referring … Continue reading
