”No one can prevent you from choosing to be exceptional.”   I am grateful for: A weekend in the mountains surrounded by Fall’s colors

“Other people’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.” ~Les Brown I am grateful for: The colors of Fall

“Our beliefs about ourselves create our expectations”     I am grateful for: A fun evening with a great bunch of guys  

“Be what you are. This is the first step … toward becoming better than you are.” ~Julius Charles Hare I am grateful for: Learning/ friendship

“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” ~ Dalai Lama I am grateful for: Fall and cool mornings

  “The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” ~Japanese Proverb   I am grateful for: Time with old friends

“Persistence prevails when all else fails”     I am grateful for: The joy of watching a little girl catch raindrops on her tongue  

“You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.” ~ Joyce Meyer I am grateful for : Many positive people in my life

“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.” ~ Swami Sivananda I am grateful for: The sound of a good rain

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~ Jim Ryun I am grateful for: Time for quiet thought