Action builds confidence

Great reminder this morning:

Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence.
Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear.
Perhaps the action you take will be successful;
perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow.
But any action is better than no action at all.  – Norman Vincent Peale

Too Busy?

I have been thinking a lot about this question over the last few weeks.  I realized something again this morning…

“Too busy” is a myth.  People make time for the things that are important to them.

I get so much satisfaction and joy from sharing these thoughts and quotes with each of you, and if it is really that important to me…then I will make time each day to share.

Would love to hear your thoughts on how the words “Too busy” hold you back from doing the things that are most important to you

Do you have destination addiction?

My family and I are going through another major life change right now, and I have found myself dreaming about what life is going to be like in a month, once everything is settled down.  I came across this quote last night that really hit me.

“Beware of destination addiction:  The idea that happiness is in the next place, the next job, or even with the next partner.  Until you give up the idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are.” – Anonymous

This quote reminded me that in addition to being able to choose how I respond to things, I also have the ability to choose to be happy.  I am going to focus on being happy where I am, and enjoy each and every moment.

Have a great day…and enjoy being happy where you are!

Believe

There are some mornings when you feel the need to have a little pick me up to get your day started. Today was one of those mornings for me.

This quote did it for me…and I hope it has the same impact on you.  Here’s to a great day and a great week!

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Do we focus on what is missing in our lives, or all the wonderful blessings?

We are trying to sell our home right now.  The process has allowed me to build more patience and faith.  I was thinking about being away from my family this morning, and I found this quote.  It reminded me just how blessed I am in my life.

“When we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives, but are grateful for the abundance that’s present…we experience heaven on earth.” – Sarah Breathnach

How often do we focus on the things that we don’t have, or the things that are missing in our lives, and forget to recognize ALL the wonderful blessings that we have?

I am going to continue to focus on recognizing all the abundance in my life…how about you?

Want meaning in your life?

I have seen this quote play out so many times in my life.

The way you get meaning into your life
is to devote yourself to loving others,
devote yourself to your community around you,
and devote yourself to creating something
that gives you purpose and meaning.  – Mitch Albom

What are the Benefits of Patience?

I came across this quote this morning.  It is another great quote about the benefits of developing and having patience.

“Learn the art of patience. Apply discipline to your thoughts when they become anxious over the outcome of a goal. Impatience breeds anxiety, fear, discouragement and failure. Patience creates confidence, decisiveness, and a rational outlook, which eventually leads to success.” ~ Brian Adams

What has developing patience done for you?  I would love to hear your thoughts.

What do you want to make of yourself?

I have taken the holiday season to enjoy my family. Now that we are getting ready for the new year, I wanted to share one of my personal goals for the upcoming year

“Practice the pause.  When in doubt, pause. When angry, pause.  When tired, pause.  When stressed, pause.  And when you pause, pray.” – anonymous

What about you? What do you want become in the new year?

Have the strength to be whoever you want to be

It’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be.  You can change or stay the same; there are no rules to this thing.  And I hope you see things that startle you.  I hope you see things you never felt before.  I hope you meet people with different point of view.  I hope you live a life you’re proud of.  If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” – F.Scott Fitzgerald

I had an amazing experience yesterday and this quote totally explains some of the feelings and emotions I experienced.  It confirmed to me again that when we have the strength to follow our dreams and be who we want to be…miracles happen.

Follow your heart and intuition

I believe I have shared this quote before, but it hit me again this morning, and I wanted to share it again.  This is a great reminder to follow your heart.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” – Steve Jobs