The Present-Live There

Relish memories from the past; cherish them, but don't live there.
- Jason Hill

It's easy to get caught up in the past. Earlier tonight, my kids were rockin out to some Ton Loc on Youtube...man it took me back. Being a product of the 90's, that was right up my alley.

I started to think about my childhood and the innocence of a 12 year old boy. Those were good times; the best of times. Then it was time to eat dinner and I caught myself still reminiscing. There's nothing wrong with reminiscing, but sometimes we start down that path and end up regretting certain decisions or actions we chose.

Don't live in regret. Don't live in the past or the future. Living in either robs us of our truest gift...The Present- live there.

Serenity: Peace Within the Storm

"Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace within the storm"- unknown

When we accept things for what they are rather than go against the natural flow of things, then we can begin to realize true peace within our lives.

It's not about the situation, no matter; it's how we react. Be present in all that you do and you will find serenity.

Finding Courage

Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tommorrow."- Mary Anne Radmacher

We are often faced with difficult decisions; fearful of action or situation. True courage does not mean that fear is not present. It means moving forward in spite of fear.

I will Persist Until I Succeed

"If I Persist I will Succeed"-- An affirmation from 'The Greatest Salesman in the World' by Og Mandino

I'm sure this too has been said before or said somewhat different--the message is clear and is unwavering. Any task in life can  be accomplished with persistence. Any dream can be realized with effort.

In other words--Hard Work Pays Off!