What are the proper grounds for joy? Is it circumstance which will determine the stature of my spirit? Ah, no. It is choice. It is always a choice - in the face of any event - for joy.

I take every opportunity to articulate to others the ways that they have blessed and influenced me. I hold sweet memories of making the opportunity to thank teachers who have influenced me. I encourage everyone to seize opportunities to tell people who have made a gift of knowledge or influence.

I will not be governed by the tyranny of immediacy.

Choose in ways that support your dreams.

When I want to be bold about my movement ... I for sure do not call it exercise!

If self-validation were our most significant societal measure - we would give trophies to ourselves.

At the end of a matter ask, "What will I learn from this to make me better?"