Thought of the Day - 12/12/09

A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be.
~~ Albert Einstein ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/11/09

You have to Be the change you want to see it in the world.
~~ Mahatma Ghandi ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/10/09

Always laugh when you can. It’s cheap medicine.
~~ Lord Byron ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/10/09

A happy family is but an earlier heaven.
~~ George Bernard Shaw ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/9/09

Practicality aside, we have to follow our hearts. Never giving up is a virtue.
~~ Bruce Price ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/8/09

A successful relationship requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. Always with the same person, but deeper and deeper every time. Each time on a whole new level you together open in love and discover the truth of your beloved anew. There is no limit to the beauty of your beloved. If you think you've reached the end, stop generalizing.

Thought of the Day - 12/7/09

God sees.

The problems we encounter that no one else seems to understand.
God sees.

The pain we feel.
God sees.

The tasks we perform for which no one thanks us or pats us on the back.
God sees.

Thought of the Day - 12/6/09

We can choose to accept the things we cannot change and learn to act on the things we can change. We gain self-respect when we decide to stop blaming others for our dilemmas and start taking responsibility for our own choices.

Thought of the Day - 12/5/09

The joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you.
~~ E. B. White ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/4/09

Having a dream is what keeps you alive. Overcoming the challenges make life worth living.
~~ Mary Tyler Moore ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/3/09

Strength and confidence comes from within.

Thought of the Day - 12/2/09

It's never too late -- never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.
~~ Jane Fonda ~~

Thought of the Day - 12/1/09

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
~~ Thomas Edison ~~

Thought of the Day - 11/30/09

Often you just have to rely on your intuition.
~~ Bill Gates ~~

Thought of the Day - 11/29/09

Being strong can be feminine. I don't think feminine equals being weak.

Thought of the Day - 11/28/09

Just living is not enough . . . one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
~~ Hans Christian Anderson ~~

Thought of the Day - 11/27/09

If you want your dreams to come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.
~~ Debbie Tenzer, friend of mine ~~

Counting My Blessings

This holiday season, remember the things that matter most. Here are 20 things to inspire gratitude.

I'm thankful for...

• Sticky kisses.
• Our nation of abundance.
• Chocolate.
• Reruns of my favorite shows.
• Loveys.
• Your child's many talents.
• Naps.
• The babysitter who is willing to come over a second time.
• The prepared food counter at the supermarket.
• Baby wipes. What would we do without them?
• The Internet. When it's 3 AM and the baby is coughing, you can quietly look up croup, and have a chat with another mom who's hovering over a sick baby.
• Videotapes or DVDs. Sometimes that 30 minutes of respite is all that stands between you and total insanity.
• Photo albums.
• Antibiotics. Imagine having to worry that every disease might turn into something life-threatening.
• Vacuum cleaners. It's nice to know you can clean the cookie crumbs and pet hair if you really wanted to.
• A king-size bed and snuggling.
• Smile, especially when your child knows he did something wrong.
• Friends who understand everything without a single word said.
• Family.
• The sublime disorder of a home full of children and laughter and love.

Remember to count your blessing and be thankful for what you do have.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thought of the Day - 11/26/09

Love is just a word . . . until you find the one to give it definition.

Thought of the Day - 11/25/09

You have the courage to reexamine your beliefs, so use it.