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

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: Life is What You Make of It

“Your life is what you make it.” ~Nana Messler Good morning!  I had an interesting conversation with a girlfriend the other day. She was telling me about this woman who “has it all.” My friend perceives this woman as having … Continue reading

Good Morning: Love Yourself for Who You Are

“Like the person you see first, in the mirror, each morning!” ~Brook Noel Good morning!   Let’s start this morning with a question. If you have children, are they perfect? If you have a spouse or significant other – is he … 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: 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: Express Yourself Positively Today

“Our workday lives are filled with opportunities to bless others. The power of a single glance or an encouraging smile must never be underestimated.” ~G. Richard Rieger Good morning!   Let’s remember the power of a glance and an encouraging smile. … 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