Attitude

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say, or do.

It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home.

The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.

We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.

I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you. We are in charge of our attitudes.
--author unknown

TODAY'S INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:

I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward somone who needs help. There is no mistaking love. You feel it in your heart. It is the common fiber of life, the flame that heals our soul, energizes our spirit and supplies passion to our lives. It is our connection to God and to each other.

~ Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Right Now

What is wrong with right now? Nothing. Are there things you would like to change? Of course. The beauty of right now is that it gives you a place to start and the wisdom of knowing where to go.

There is nothing wrong with right now. It is a magnificent point in time. Any problems you sense with this moment are based on your own interpretation. Nothing is wrong unless you choose to make it so.

Choose instead to see and to live the rightness and the goodness of this moment. Transcend the petty concerns which have held you back in the past. Free yourself to live at your best.

Drink in the beauty and energy of right now. A world of possibilities stretches out in front of you. They all begin right now. Life is already filled with abundance, and right now is your chance to make it even better.

~ Ralph Marston ~

A New Strength

There are times in every life
when we feel hurt or alone...
But I believe that these times
when we feel lost
and all around us seems
to be falling apart
are really bridges of growth.

We struggle and try to recapture
the security of what was,
but almost in spite of ourselves...
we emerge on the other side
with a new understanding,
a new awareness
a new strength.

It is almost as though
we must go through the pain
and the struggle
in order to grow
and reach new heights.
~ Patricia Kelly ~

BEGINNING TODAY

Beginning today I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.

Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life. I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others. I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter. I will face challenges with courage and determination. I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.

Beginning today I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time. Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today I walk with renewed faith in human kindness. Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.

Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people. I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect world. But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.

Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy ... admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath ... pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.

Beginning today I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go. I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning today. And every day.

~ Author Unknown ~

A New Strength

There are times in every life
when we feel hurt or alone...
But I believe that these times
when we feel lost
and all around us seems
to be falling apart
are really bridges of growth.

We struggle and try to recapture
the security of what was,
but almost in spite of ourselves...
we emerge on the other side
with a new understanding,
a new awareness
a new strength.

It is almost as though
we must go through the pain
and the struggle
in order to grow
and reach new heights.
~ Patricia Kelly ~

I Feared

I feared being alone
until I learned to like myself.

I feared failure until I realized
that I only fail when I don't try.

I feared success until I realized that I had
to try in order to be happy with myself.

I feared people's opinions until I learned
that people would have opinions about me anyway.

I feared rejection
until I learned to have faith in myself.

I feared pain until I learned
that it's necessary for growth.

I feared the truth until
I saw the ugliness of lies.

I feared life until
I experienced its beauty.

I feared death until I realized
that it's not an end, but a beginning.

I feared my destiny until I realized
that I had the power to change my life.

I feared hate until I saw
that it was nothing but ignorance.

I feared ridicule until
I learned how to laugh at myself.

I feared growing old until
I realized that I gained wisdom every day.

I feared the future until
I realized that life just kept getting better.

I feared the past until
I realized that it could no longer hurt me.

I feared the dark until
I saw the beauty of the starlight.

I feared the light until
I learned that the truth would give me strength.

I feared change until I saw
that even the most beautiful butterfly
had to undergo a metamorphosis
before it could fly...



If you want to take your mission in life to the next level,
if you're stuck and you don't know how to rise,
don't look outside yourself. Look inside.
Don't let your fears keep you mired in the crowd.

Abolish your fears and raise your commitment level
to the point of no return, and I guarantee you
that the "Champion Within" will burst forth
to propel you toward victory.

~ Author Unknown ~