“Our minds have the tendency to look at others and think of them as special, all the while lacking to acknowledge that you too have unique qualities that are admirable.”…

“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