Good Morning: Capture the Magical Moments

“We don’t remember days, we remember moments.” ~Cesare Pavese   Good morning!   This is the time of year when we see moments more clearly, as we cherish the holiday season and our time with friends and family. Perhaps one of … Continue reading

Good Morning: Reflect on the Reason for the Season

“A Christmas candle is a lovely thing; it makes no noise at all, but softly gives itself away; while quite unselfish, it grows small.” ~Eva K. Logue   Good morning!   When my daughter was eight years old, she created a … Continue reading

Good Morning: Enjoy the Ride on Life’s Journey

“Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” ~Anonymous   Good morning!   For as many times as we have said, “patience is a virtue,” you would think that the message would be drilled into … Continue reading

Good Morning: Enjoy All Your Senses This Season

“Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home!” ~Charles Dickens Good … Continue reading

Good Morning: Letting Go Leads to Happiness

“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!   … Continue reading

Good Morning: Are You Satisfied with Your Life?

“Open your eyes, look within, are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” ~Bob Marley   Good morning!   During our days we can become so occupied with our lists, tasks, and stressors that we forget to look at the “bigger … Continue reading

Weekly Challenge: Create More Energy in Your Life – Part 2 of 2

In last week’s challenge we explored physical and emotional energy. This week, we turn our focus to two other types of energy–Productive and Spiritual. If you missed the first article, you can view it by visiting www.brooknoel.com and viewing the … Continue reading

Weekly Challenge: Create More Energy in Your Life – Part 1 of 2

When we are young we have too much of it, when we are older we can’t get enough of it. What really is “energy” and how can we create energy in our own lives? Do we have to keep waiting … Continue reading

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: 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