Good Morning: Bad Habits are Hard to Break

“A bad habit never disappears miraculously, it’s an undo-it-yourself project.” ~Abigail “Dear Abby” Van Buren   Good morning!   Raise your hand if you have ever discovered a bad habit and wanted it gone now! Examples:     * Eating too much … 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: 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

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: Let Go of Harmful Emotions

“Letting go is an act of strength and courage. It helps healing begin, frees you of the weight of the past, and opens doors to a new future.” ~From the book, Lift Me Up by Stephanie Tourlea Good morning!   In … Continue reading

Good Morning: Take Time to Appreciate What You Have

“What a wonderful life I’ve had!  I only wish I’d realized it sooner.” ~Colette Good morning!   So much is shared and conveyed in this thirteen-word quote. Odds are it doesn’t need much interpreting or analysis as it probably speaks to … Continue reading

Good Morning: Have an Attitude of Gratitude

“Gratitude lights up what is already there. You don’t necessarily have anything more or different, but suddenly you actually see what is. And because you can see, you no longer take it for granted. You’re just standing in your yard, … Continue reading

Good Morning: Sieze the Opportunity in Every Day

“It’s important to give it all you have while you have the chance.” ~Shania Twain Good morning!   This wonderful quote speaks to so many aspects of our lives. It’s no secret that every day, brings opportunity. It might be the … Continue reading