For me there’s only one way to begin day. I fill my cup with child-like excitement anticipating all the good things this day will bring to me. No hanging out in bed, times a wasting. I have places to go, people to see, and things to do. And, I’ll carry my coffee cup with me. Have a great day.
Power Thought
Power Thought ~ People Will Surprise You
Don’t write anyone off. You never know how they will surprise you. It happens all the time. Your faith in a person’s innate capacity to change and grow may be the catalyst that one needs to ignite their fire. There will come a time when some of those you didn’t write off will do things that will take your breath away. Perhaps someone did it for you.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Kindness Works
Kindness works. Every kind act benefits the receiver. The act of kindness bounces back and benefits the giver. The act of kindness sends out ripples that touch countless people far beyond the person touched. You’ll never know how many people you touched with a single act of kindness.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Keep Moving Forward
One can fail, rise, and try again and again. If one gives up, the door closes, the shades drawn. and the lights are turned off. Failure offers a lesson, learn the lesson, apply the lesson and move on. Keep moving forward. Don’t waste a moment looking back. Today is what you have, but tomorrow is jam packed with promise.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Directing Our Anger
Angry? It’s a normal human emotion. It’s better to direct our anger toward problems where we work to develop successful solutions. Anger toward people creates defensiveness and is often counter productive.
Today’s Power Thought ~ It May be Great but is it Right for You
I was offered a very attractive job. The salary was a big boost, the conditions of my hire were everything I wanted. Yet, I felt uneasy. My uneasiness grew and I rejected the offer. The university that offered me the position could not understand why I said no. They asked me to reconsider. I said no again. The conversation was over. i felt at peace. It was a great job, but not the right job. Two years later the right job appeared. Sometimes saying no is the best answer, no matter how attractive the opportunity.
Today’s Power Thought ~ The World Needs You
The best place to make a difference is in the time and place where you find yourself. Every moment, in every place, there is a void to be filled. The world needs difference makers, it needs you.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Hope Pulls Us into Tomorrow
Every time we plan a trip or plant a garden we express our hope in tomorrow. It’s important to live in the present moment. It’s also important to have a hope big enough to\ pull us into tomorrow.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Send Fear Running
When you’re facing a big challenge and fear knocks on your door, take the challenge. It was designed for you. You have the strength, endurance, and intelligence to send fear running. The challenge won’t be easy, but the opportunities it offers are worth the struggle. Grab hold of it and don’t let go.
Today’s Power Thought ~ Where’s Your Energy Going?
Where are you putting your energy today Are you trying to control events and people? Or, are you working to create a healthy home or work environment, a new project, or a difference in other folk’s lives?
