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“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
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“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ~Booker T. Washington Good morning! We all have seasons in our lives that are more challenging than others. Seasons where more things seem to weigh on our shoulders … Continue reading
“Don’t forget to salt the rice.” ~Artris Kelone Submitted by Good Morning reader Jadenda Good morning! Jadenda (what a cool name!) sent in this note with her Good Morning that I wanted to share with you. This is … Continue reading
“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
“Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not.” ~Virgil Thomson Good … Continue reading
“To be always doubting your ability to get what you long for is like trying to reach east by traveling west.” ~Charles Baudouin Good morning! I am convinced that one of the most common places we practice reverse psychology is … Continue reading
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
“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
“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
“Who does not thank for little will not thank for much.” ~Estonian Proverb Good morning! On a past trip, after a long day of meetings and a red-eye flight (and four-hour drive) the day prior, I hopped in the elevator. … Continue reading