“How you speak to yourself sets the tone for how the rest of the world will speak to you. Use that power to lift yourself up and create your standard…

“You can choose courage, or you can choose comfort, but you cannot choose both.” ~ Brené Brown I am grateful for: A terrific weekend

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” ~ Pamela Vaull Starr I am grateful for: Meeting future In-laws for the…

“The world is full of good people. If you can’t find one, be one.” I am grateful for: Fall mornings, crisp and bright

“Our greatest battles aren’t with the world around us but with the thoughts within us. Positivity isn’t about being naturally optimistic; it’s a daily choice to override negativity with intention…

“Choose stillness over noise, for the world will always shout, but wisdom comes only in whispers.” I am grateful for: Quiet moments … with a more quiet mind

“Remind yourself:: rest is not wasted time. We need to recharge.” I am grateful for: A great evening of laughs, making new friends.

“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” ~ Mel Robbins I am grateful for: Knowing, Life is a “Bowl of Choices”

“We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are.” ~Tobias Wolff I am grateful for: Just a hint of Fall colors

“My dad encouraged us to fail. Growing up, he would ask us what we failed at that week. If we didn’t have something, he would be disappointed. It changed my…