“Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.” ~ Paul Boese i am grateful for: patience being tested

“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” ~ Beverly Sills I am grateful for: Joy of this moment ..right here… right NOW

“Compete externally and you compare. Compete internally and you improve.” ~ James Clear I am grateful for: Mother Nature showing off all it’s Fall colors

“We should speak more generously of one another.” I am grateful for: Random kindness from folks i don’t know

“Inner peace doesn’t come from getting what we want, but from remembering who we are.” ~ Marianne Williamson i am grateful for: Amazing friends

“Grit is the grain of character.” ~ Edwin Percy Whipple I am grateful for: Time to reflect

“Patience and tenacity of purpose are worth more than twice their weight of cleverness.” ~ Thomas Henry Huxley I am grateful for: This day and all it’s beauty

“This time is precious, live in a way that your future self will thank you.” ~ Yung Pueblo I am grateful for: ADK Fall colors

“A teacher or coach who believes in you can change the course or your life.” I am grateful for: All my mentors

“Defensiveness is the enemy of good listening.” I am grateful for: An incredible Fall