Good Morning: Make the Most of Each Day

“Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week’s value out of a year while another man gets a full year’s value out … Continue reading

Good Morning: Something Great is Going to Happen Today

“Something great is going to happen today…I can’t wait to see what it is!” ~Brook Noel  Good morning!   This was the very first good morning that I sent to this newsletter group back in 2007. Since this details my morning … Continue reading

Good Morning: Attack Challenges with Determination and Strength

“It’s not that I’m so smart , it’s just that I stay with problems longer .” ~Albert Einstein   Good morning!   When I saw this quote, I immediately wondered if perhaps, that is the definition of “smart” – staying with … Continue reading

Good Morning: Desire is the Strongest Motivation

“In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.” ~Jane Smiley   Good morning!   I have long been a believer in the type of “desire” Jane refers … 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: 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: 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: Embrace the Ruts in Life

“Choose your rut carefully’ you’ll be in it for the next ten miles.” ~road sign in upstate New York Good morning!   I couldn’t help but laugh when Vivian sent this quote. Isn’t it the truth? Of course, the good news … Continue reading

Good Morning: Follow Your Heart

“Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him, and then choose that way with all of his strength.” ~Hasidic Proverb Good morning!     I have said it before, but it is worth repeating. Stress, anxiety, and depression are … Continue reading