If they wrote a book

Do you remember the US Army commercial that says, “If they wrote a book about your life would it be interesting enough for anyone to read?” I love this question and I love this ad. It is a great question for you and I to ask? “If they wrote books about our lives, would anyone read them?”

Life is for living not enduring… When is the last time you…

• Shot the white water rapids?
• Visited a winery?
• Wrote a book?
• Built a house?
• Circled the earth?
• Visited a foreign country?
• Made a friend from another country?
  

Life is for the living…

Quote of the Day
No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit. -Helen Keller

Things we think we can’t do

Lacy – My Niece

My nice Lacy recently came to visit for a week and was assigned to help me with chores one afternoon. We went to move a table and this 12-year-old girl told me she couldn’t do it. But I encouraged her to try and to keep moving and she was able to help me move the table. She begged and begged to ride the riding lawn mower, but when she saw how big it was and how loud it was she said, “I don’t want to. I can’t.” But I asked her to ride it just 3 feet and push the brake. She did and loved it. She mowed the whole back yard. Then I told her to put the mower in gear #6 and she went crazy “No, I can’t do that.” But she did and you could see her smile from ear to ear and she played with the mower.

A little girl said, “I can’t.” But when she tried it she loved it and was pretty good at it. Life is like that for you and I as well. Things we think we can’t do we often can if we will try just a little.

What are you afraid of that you need to explore once more?

Quote of the Day
"I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific" -Lily Tomlin

Discover the best in others

“When we see to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.” - William Arthur Ward

It is easy to see someone’s faults. But the truly great among us seek the best in others. This becomes a habit and often people will follow your lead and seek the best in you as well.

This works for family, friends, co-workers and especially with your spouse.

Quote of the Day
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. --Anatole France