Good Morning: What is Christmas Spirit, Anyway?

“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” ~Roy L. Smith, (from Joy to the World, 2003; Hallmark Books)  Good morning!   While we check our light strings for working lights, and gather cookie-making … Continue reading

Good Morning: Capture the Magical Moments

“We don’t remember days, we remember moments.” ~Cesare Pavese   Good morning!   This is the time of year when we see moments more clearly, as we cherish the holiday season and our time with friends and family. Perhaps one of … Continue reading

Good Morning: You Can Accomplish Anything

“Your preoccupation should be on doing what you do as well as you can.” ~Jay Leno Good morning!   One night I was tossing and turning, as I often do when trying to fall asleep. Sammy, who was nine at the … Continue reading

Good Morning: How High Do You Dream?

“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.” ~Karen Ravn Good morning!   … Continue reading

Good Morning: Trust Yourself

“Trust yourself. You know what you want and need.” ~Brook Noel Good morning!   It isn’t that uncommon anymore for people to have problems trusting one another. As we move through childhood and our hectic lives, many of us have had … Continue reading

Good Morning: Live in the Moment

“We don’t see things as they are. We see things as we are.” – Anais Nin Good morning! As I have had the privilege of working with more and more people, I have seen this principle in action again and … Continue reading

Good Morning: Embrace 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 people … Continue reading

Good Morning: Learn to re-Start Your Day

“I can start my day over anytime I choose.” ~Brook Noel   Good morning!   While my mother and I were chatting recently, she reminded me of something I had done as a little girl. Every once in a while, she … Continue reading

Good Morning: Don’t Let Yesterday Prevent You From Making TODAY Matter

“Time is amazingly forgiving. No matter how much time you’ve wasted in the past, you still have an entire today. Success depends upon using it wisely-by planning and setting priorities.” ~ Denis Waitely   Good morning!   How wonderful to realize … Continue reading