8-31-04

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are we NOT to be? You are a child of God; your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others"

Motivator: When u criticize and find fault in someone, it only serves 2 bring u down. How could u possibly profit from embracing and expanding the negative? When u admire someone, u share in their accomplishment. The things u admire in others will grow strong within urself. The respect u give 2 others will bring more respect 2 u. The love in ur life will grow 2 the extent that u give it away. Ur thoughts determine the quality of ur life, so why would u want 2 focus them on the shortcomings of others? Instead, look for ways to admire and respect the very best in the people around u. That will bring out the best in YOU.

8-30-04

"Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Motivator: Do u think that all the world is against u? Then it is. Do u really think that u can succeed against all odds? Then u can. Do u think that today will be tedious and boring? Then it will be. Do u think that u can make a difference? Then u will. Whatever u think, is true 4 u. Whatever u truly believe, is the reality which u've imposed on urself. Do ur thoughts serve YOU, or do they hinder u?

8-29-04

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees."

Motivator: Take the first step. Just go ahead and do it. As soon as u take the first step, the second step begins to become obvious. You may not be able to see the end of the road yet. What matters most is that you're moving along the road. No matter what lies ahead, when you continue taking one step after another you'll get through it. There's always a way to start. There's always something to do next. And there will always be a way through. One step at a time will eventually bring you wherever you choose to go. So be sure to select a great destination. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed by the immensity of the project. Just take the first step and you're well on your way.

8-28-04

"Nothing is predestined: The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings."

Motivator: Right now is the best possible opportunity that anyone could ever dream of. Everything u have ever learned, all the efforts u've made, every disappointment u've experienced, and all the accomplishments that u've ever achieved have culminated, right now, in this moment that u now r living. This very moment represents an opportunity which is custom made just 4 u, and one that u r uniquely qualified 2 fulfill. What will u do with it? Yet the opportunity is worthless without ur active participation. Look closely and see this moment 4 what it is.

8-27-04

"A good friend is one who knows everything about you....and loves you anyway."

8-26-04

"I am thankful for small mercies. I compared notes with one of my friends who expects everything of the universe, and is disappointed when anything is less than the best, and I found that I begin at the other extreme, expecting nothing, and am always full of thanks for moderate goods."

Motivator: Achievement begins with a dream. Yet there r many, many dreams which wither and die without ever coming 2 pass. We will never know the benefits which they could have brought. Great accomplishments come about not only because someone dreamed of them, but also because someone believed in the dream enough 2 walk the long, hard road of making that dream a reality. It takes a dream. And then it takes more than a dream. What is urs? And what r u doing about it? Stop and think 4 a moment about all the great things that have ever been achieved. Someone had a dream. Someone just like YOU!

8-3-04

"People who say it cannot be done should not interruptthose who are doing it." ~Unknown


Motivator: To get from here to there, takes plain old ordinaryeffort. You can be brimming with a positive attitude, full of superb ideas, smart, experienced, and wellconnected. Yet even with all that going for you, youstill must put out effort in order to make thingshappen. There is no substitute for effort. You can worksmarter, to be sure, but you must work. There is nomagic secret, no technological contraption, nocleverly designed "system" that will replace the needfor effort. These things can certainly make yourefforts far more effective. Without your effort andinitiative, though, they are useless. The effort necessary for achievement is oftendifficult and uncomfortable. It will stretch you andlikely demand more of you than you thought you had.And therein lies the true reward of success. When nothing is sure, everything is possible.

8-1-04

"Let no man turn aside, ever so slightly, from the broad path of honour, on the plausible pretence that he is justified by the goodness of his end. All good ends can be worked out by good means."

Motivator: Be happy with the little things, because there are so many more of them. Every day presents you with countless opportunities to experience happiness. There is joy available in each moment, if you really want to find it. Find enjoyment in the small things, and even in the striving. It will keep you going. Relish the journey, and it will help you reach the destination--Something I was reminded today.