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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
“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
Me: “I’ve had a long day, Sammy.” My daughter (at age 10): “Acutally – all of your days are the same length, Mother. It is just your perception that is changing.” Good morning! One day in 2005, I … Continue reading
“There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” Willa Cather Good morning! How nice it would be if we could learn all of life’s lessons in calm. However, many times during the “calm” we … Continue reading