Re: Take Stock...Life IS as good as you see it to be...

Right you are. Sometimes difficult To see the forest for the trees when one is "in the weeds", but life is getting better. Will share with you my new restaurant job soon, lest I jinx it!

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Subject: Take Stock...Life IS as good as you see it to be...
Sent: Fri, Oct 12, 2012 12:17:59 PM

"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself."    - Tecumseh Regardless of our daily bumps and battles, there is ALWAYS a reason to give thanks each day! We often focus ONLY on the negative aspects of our lives and take for granted the blessings and all the reasons to give thanks to God for all we have been given! Why not focus today ONLY on the positive blessings we tend to take for granted? Start with waking up and being able to get out of bed in the morning and keep adding to that list!  You will be amazed at how many terrific things we have going for us if we only decide to take stock and focus on it!! Try it...it works!! Stay Strong!!!!

Take Stock...Life IS as good as you see it to be...

"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength.

Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living.

If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself."
   - Tecumseh

Regardless of our daily bumps and battles, there is ALWAYS a reason to give thanks each day!

We often focus ONLY on the negative aspects of our lives and take for granted the blessings and all the reasons to give thanks to God for all we have been given!

Why not focus today ONLY on the positive blessings we tend to take for granted?

Start with waking up and being able to get out of bed in the morning and keep adding to that list! 

You will be amazed at how many terrific things we have going for us if we only decide to take stock and focus on it!!

Try it...it works!!

Stay Strong!!!!

Follow your Guide!!! Regardless....

"Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong.
There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right."
          - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Unfortunately it is simply human nature and a fact that people will certainly try to talk you out of something you want to accomplish.

Some people have genuine concerns and your best interest at heart, but others simply do not want to see people do well...sadly!!!

Do not let those people dissuade you or distract you from whatever it is that you are pursuing or dreaming!!!

It is not easy to do this but once you gain that Faith in yourself and truly understand that ONLY YOU control your destiny and your actions as you pursue your dreams!!

How many times have we withdrawn from a pursuit only to witness someone else stick with it and succeed?

How many times have we taken advice from others who discouraged us to keep moving forward or to start a pursuit only to look back and realize we should not have listened to those people?

Well, regardless of the past, (and sometimes people will never look at you as a "new" person) do not waver from the path you set!! 

Chalk the past up to the PAST!

Faith and Courage are the keys!!  You are on the right path and where you are meant to be right now...whether struggling or calms seas ....and good things are in store for you!!

The tide has turned ....now ride the wave to happiness and joy!!!

Believe it!!!  Do not let anyone talk you out of it!!!

Stay Strong!!!

Happy Columbus Day

"Be a Columbus to whole new continents and worlds within you, opening new channels, not of trade, but of thought."
   - Henry David Thoreau

See Both Sides...

I will greet this day with love in my heart.
And how will I do this?
Henceforth will I look on all things with love and be born again.
I will love the sun for it warms my bones; yet I will love the rain for it cleanses my spirit.
I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars.
I will welcome happiness as it enlarges my heart; yet I will endure sadness for it opens my soul.
I will acknowledge rewards for they are my due; yet I will welcome obstacles for they are my challenge.
  - Og Mandino

Regardless of what your daily challenges are or how tough things may be in your life right now, remember there is more than one way to look at your situation. Take a step back and have faith that there is a turning tide and that you can and will  have all that you desire. It is a mindset change and if you can endure..and you will endure...you will find the peace and happiness you seek!!

Stay Strong!!

Happy Sunday!!!!!

"Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance."
  - Epicurus

Edward J. Flaherty.... 14 years

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people stay for awhile, and move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to a new understanding, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same."
   - Flavia Weedn

My dad passed 14 years ago and it still feels like yesterday.

Fortunately his presence and spirit is with us constantly.

Love you Dad!!!

Thanks for teaching me to Stay Strong!!!