“An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to…

“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” ~ Rumi I am grateful for: Fun moments on my electric piano

“There is an opportunity in every challenge we face.” ~ Jon Gordon I am grateful for: A great hike

“It takes courage for people to listen to their own goodness and act on it.” ~ Pablo Casals I am grateful for: The unconditional love of our dog, Kip

“Cooperation is the thorough conviction that nobody can get there unless everybody gets there.” ~ Virginia Burden Tower I am grateful for: The teachers who pushed me to do more

“Let your joy be in your journey—not in some distant goal.” ~ Tim Cook I am grateful for: Books that challenge what you thought you knew

“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