Good Morning: Focus on the Here and Now

“One must always maintain one’s connection to the past and yet ceaselessly pull away from it.” ~Gaston Bachelard   Good morning!   This quote really got me thinking. One of the facts that has been determined is that in order to … 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: 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: 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: How High Do You Dream?

“Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.” ~Karen Ravn Good morning!   … 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

Good Morning: Every Action Impacts the World Around You

“Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity.” ~Edwin Hubbel Chapin, American Clergyman (1814-1880) Good morning!  Hubbel’s words can be somewhat scary if we truly embrace them. For his words affirm we are important … Continue reading

Good Morning: Hold Nothing Back

“If you hold back on life, life holds back on you.” ~Mary Morrissey Good morning! Have you ever had something you were yearning to say on the tip of your tongue–and then suppressed it? Have you ever felt like you … Continue reading

Good Morning: Make the Most of Today

“This is the beginning of a new day … ” ~from a little orange slip of paper in my daughter’s take-home folder Good morning! One night while I was emptying out my then fifth-grade daughter’s take-home folder, a little orange … 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