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: Where is Your Focus?

“Humility does not mean you think less of yourself. It means you think of yourself less.” ~Ken Blanchard Good morning! Have you ever noticed the natural human tendency to put ourselves in the “middle” or everything as a source or … 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: How do You Use Your Time?

“Just because you bought the ticket doesn’t mean you have to stay for the second act.” ~From a print hanging on my wall Good morning!  This is one of those quotes that made me nod in knowing recognition when I first … Continue reading

Good Morning: Focus on Today

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”  ~Thornton Wilder Good morning! When I started the Change Your Life Challenge program, my primary motive was to turn off the … Continue reading

Good Morning: Be Rich – in Spirit…

Good Morning! Today I want to share an anecdote I stumbled across about thankfullness. One day a father and his rich family took his young son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how … 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: Make Sure to Schedule Your Priorities

“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.”  ~Stephen Covey   Good morning!  Thanks for sending in this quote, Hope, which is a wonderful reminder to us all. Hope also shared, “I always … Continue reading

Good Morning: Make the Most of Each Day

 “Much good work is lost for lack of a little more.”  ~Joyce Gearhart   Good morning!  For many readers, Friday brings a “sigh” of relief. The weekend is coming, time to relax and catch up. As we turn toward the … Continue reading

Good Morning: Don’t Find Yourself, Create Yourself

 “Life isn’t about finding yourself–life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw   Good morning!  How many books and shows have you seen that are all about “finding your true self?” I think the reason there are so many shows … Continue reading