Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude Now and then, I catch myself saying words that do not help anything of anybody.  They add to difficulties in life. Complaining or finding the good are choices, but they are not our default.  It seems that the negative side of things will always...

Approve of Yourself

Approve of Yourself It is just that simple, flaws, mistakes, wrong turns, whatever judgments you press against yourself, drop them in favor of approving yourself.  Now that doesn’t mean you continue making the same mistakes or ignoring some character traits that...

Choose Joy

Choose Joy It doesn’t always seem like it, but we have a choice in how we choose to feel.  We can choose joy or sorrow; we can determine victory or a setback that seems like defeat.  Henry Ford has been quoted often with versions of the statement,...

Standing Strong

Standing Strong Today I want to remind ourselves to stand firm during difficult times.  Standing firm is such an important life skill that kids and adults need to understand the qualities described herein. It applies when we’re learning something new, like the...

Speak Toward Your Vision

Speak Toward Your Vision We have been talking about Vision and making a plan for what you want out of life.  If you’re going to develop that vision into reality, you must align your thoughts, your speech toward that Vision.  Most likely, the biggest culprit for...