“Look in the mirror and smile… and see an amazing person looking back at you. You really are someone special, and your presence is a present to the world around you.

When you’re counting your blessings, be sure to include the privilege of having a new sunrise every morning and a brand new beginning every day.

Don’t ever give up on your hopes and dreams. Your happiness is depending on you to stay strong.

Know that you can reach deep inside and find everything you need to get through each moment that lies ahead.

When you talk to those who matter most, open the door to your heart. The wider it is, the easier it will be for things like compassion and understanding to come inside. and it just naturally follows… The more wonderful visitors you have, the more your life will shine.

Have simple pleasures in this complex world. Be a joyous spirit and a sensitive soul. Take those long walks that would love to be taken. Explore those sunlight past that would love to oblige. Don’t just have minutes in the day; have moments in time.”- Douglas Pagels

God gives us a new day each day. Let us stop and thank God for every gift that we have been given.

“It’s not having everything go right; it’s facing whatever goes wrong. It’s not being without fear; it’s having the determination to go on in spite of it.

It’s not where you stand, but the direction you’re going in. It’s more than never having bad moments; it’s knowing you are always bigger than the moment.

It’s believing you have already been given everything you need to handle life. It’s not being able to rid the world of all its injustices; it’s being able to rise above them. It’s the belief in your heart that there will always be more good than bad in the world. It’s remembering that every day ends and brings a new tomorrow full of exciting new things. It’s loving what you do and doing the best you can.”

Vickie M. Worsham

“When you have something particularly challenging to deal with, try to remind yourself…

You’ve got this moment… You can choose to be happy or unhappy. You can choose what you think, what you say, and how you feel. You can choose to be hopeful or hopeless, to respond angrily or cheerfully, to be bored or interested.

You’ve got this day … No matter what the weather is like, you can choose what kind of day it will be – beautiful or awful or somewhere in between. You can choose what you will do and what you want – to give up or to give in or go on. You have a choice to do something or nothing, to start now or later. You can choose your attitude about what you’re facing.

You’ve got your life… If you’re not happy, satisfied, encouraged, and hopeful, you’re cheating yourself. You can talk and talk to yourself about what you need to do to honor your life, but if you don’t turn those thoughts into actions, you’re just playing games and giving up to whatever comes to mind.

You’ve got the power to make choices… Your life is the manifestation of the choices you make each moment and each day. When you use this awesome gift to your best advantage, there is nothing you can’t do.” Donna Fargo

“The world will not fall apart

or leave you behind

if you allow yourself

a few moments of quiet.

There is no need for stress

and struggle.

everything that is meant to be

will be –

with or without your help.

So relax,

find your balance,

and remember…

breathe.” Lisa Butler

“Have confidence in yourself

Have a very strong sense of purpose

Never have excuses for not doing something

Always try your hardest for perfection

Never consider the idea of failing

Work extremely hard toward your goals

Know who you are

Understand your weaknesses as well as your strong points

Accept and benefit from criticism

Know when to defend what you are doing

Be creative

Do not be afraid to be a little different in finding innovative solutions that will enable you to achieve your dreams” Susan Polis Schutz