I am going to take a wild guess that something was different. I am going to guess that when you felt that way, it was because you had reached further, discovered something new, challenged yourself or taken a chance. And, you surprised yourself by learning that chance, change, challenge — can be good things. Feelings of esteem, pride, excitement, fulfillment are derived from an “I CAN” attitude. An “I CAN” attitude leads to an “I DO” world.

Your Turn: Today’s quote reminds us that often to reach life’s fruit, we have to go out on a limb and get it. We can sit and wait for it to come to us, but it could be a very long wait and there is no guarantee. What area of your life is calling for you to meet it halfway? What are you going to do about it?

Your Affirmation: I embrace chance, change and challenge.

Few of us will ever compete in an arena such as the Olympics. However, each day we compete in the arena of life and self-improvement. If we embrace the teachings of today’s quote, a personal gold medal is within our reach.

Your Turn: Today, do at least one of the following:
- live a stronger, better, truer life
- master some weakness of yesterday
- repair a mistake
- surpass yesterday

Your Affirmation: I become stronger everyday.

Your Turn: How far do you reach? How far do you seek? How deep do you look? How high do you dream? Answer each question carefully and honestly. Is there room to grow–to seek further, look deeper, reach further and dream higher? Commit to at least one of these four concepts and incorporate the practice into your daily life.

Your Turn: When was the last time you listened to what YOU had to say? Find some quiet time today. If the idea makes you uncomfortable, it is all the more important that you do it. Start with just a few minutes and try to work up to 10. Don’t worry about what you are focusing on or thinking about, just concentrate on listening.

Your Affirmation: I listen to myself. I respect myself. I trust myself.

What will you do today to celebrate the fact that you are here? To celebrate what you have that is good in your life?

Your Turn: Review your goals. If you have not been using the three step action list diligently, begin today. What do you want to accomplish by the end of October? By the end of this year? Write your goals down.

Your Affirmation: Each day I take a step forward toward my goals. As I take that step, I will laugh, smile and dance.

Your Turn: Today and every day, remind yourself as often as you can to “give it all you have while you have the chance.” If you have the “Challenge Life…Living My Dreams” bracelet, use this as a reminder each time you notice it on your wrist. Let down any walls that hold you back and give it all you can– the chance may not come again.

Your Affirmation: I recognize the opportunity I am blessed with each day, and I give each opportunity my all.

Your Affirmation: I am thankful for my life and for all the people within.