Good Morning: Do You Nurture Relationships?

“Don’t forget to salt the rice.” ~Artris Kelone Submitted by Good Morning reader Jadenda   Good morning!   Jadenda (what a cool name!) sent in this note with her Good Morning that I wanted to share with you.   This is … Continue reading

Good Morning: Share a Smile

“Smile today … one smile can make miles and miles of smiles.” ~Lisa’s Mother   Good morning!   A while back, I received a wonderful email that is perfect to share with you.   Lisa wrote, “I was just sending an … Continue reading

Good Morning: Grow Through Adversity

“Adversity is the diamond dust that heaven polishes its jewels with.” ~Leighton   Good morning!   When you meet someone you find admirable, or hear an incredible story of courage or strength, you will usually find that these admirable and courageous … Continue reading

Good Morning: Don’t Lie Down and Take it

“In order to be walked on, you have to be lying down.” ~Brian Weir   Good morning!   This week we have been exploring attitude and reaction. I thought this quote blended nicely with the topics. When we find ourselves worn … Continue reading

Good Morning: Don’t Give Up Easily

“Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not.” ~Virgil Thomson Good … Continue reading

Good Morning: Where is Your Focus?

“Humility does not mean you think less of yourself. It means you think of yourself less.” ~Ken Blanchard Good morning! Have you ever noticed the natural human tendency to put ourselves in the “middle” or everything as a source or … Continue reading

Good Morning: Embrace Life’s Challenges

“The happiest and most efficient people in this world are those who accept trouble as a normal detail of human life and resolve to capitalize on it when it comes along.” ~H. Bertram Lewis Good morning! How do you react … Continue reading

Good Morning: Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy

“To be always doubting your ability to get what you long for is like trying to reach east by traveling west.” ~Charles Baudouin Good morning! I am convinced that one of the most common places we practice reverse psychology is … Continue reading

Good Morning: There Is No Such Thing As A “Long Day”

Me: “I’ve had a long day, Sammy.” My 10 year old: “Actually – all of your days are the same, Mother. It is just your perception that is changing.” Good morning! The other evening I came home from my office … Continue reading

Good Morning: Ask, Listen and Learn

“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