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: Greet Everyone with Kindness and Compassion

“Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” ~Seneca Good morning!   Think about your last several days. Try to envision the faces of people that you saw, try to remember what they were saying, or what … Continue reading

Good Morning: Help Others to help Yourself

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ~Booker T. Washington   Good morning!   We all have seasons in our lives that are more challenging than others. Seasons where more things seem to weigh on our shoulders … 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: 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: 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