“Fill in the blank:

I’m so lucky to be __________

Then… with that phrase in mind, fill up your heart… and smile accordingly.

When your heart is filled with gratitude for what you do have, your head isn’t nearly so worried about what you don’t.” Douglas Pagles

“Although it takes tremendous courage to change old thought patterns, we can help ourselves to do so by adopting the little engine’s phrase, ‘I think I can, I think I can, ‘when we feel helpless or overwhelmed. Keeping our self talk empowering, not panic producing, helps us to do what we want to do and enhances our peace of mind immeasurably.” Sue Patton Thoele

“If you expect perfection, you’ll always be disappointed. But if you create realistic expectations from the beginning, you’ll be thrilled to find out that the glass isn’t partly empty, it’s nearly full.”

Al Trellis and Paul Sharp

Follow your passion; appreciate your own self worth

Always have something to hope for.

Purpose is knowing what you want to do and where you want to go in life. Passion is letting nothing stand in the way of getting there. (Vickie M. Worsham)

People will tell you that you are wrong. It has not and cannot be done! Some will even say you are crazy. But if you feel it is right, pursue your idea, your dream, your creativity. That is what makes new discoveries, beauty, and truth. (Susan Polis Schutz)

“I’m drawn to stories of overcomers… they seem to have something extra; the ability to lead ordinary lives in extraordinary ways. I believe their secret lies in the attitude they maintain about life, one made of faith, humor, courage, and purpose. They’ve learned how to juggle lots of balls in the air while keeping both feet on the ground and not toppling over when a strong wind blows.” Luci Swindoll