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: 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: 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: There Is No Such Thing As A “Long Day”

Me: “I’ve had a long day, Sammy.” My 10 year old: “Actually – all of your days are the same, Mother. It is just your perception that is changing.” Good morning! The other evening I came home from my office … 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

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: 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: Start Living

“At some point during your search for the meaning of life, don’t forget to do a little living.” ~From a Thousand Paths to Tranquility Good morning!   This quote made me smile as it speaks to one of the things I … 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