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No matter how dark our skies get or how difficult the storms sometimes are to weather we can always find reasons to be thankful.  Staying thankful for our blessings is so very important for our lives, but it is as important to always give thanks to the Blesser.  So this Thanksgiving as we reflect on WHAT we have to be thankful for let's remember to say thank you to WHO gave it to us!  Remember no matter how little we have or how hard life can get we can always give our word, a smile, and a grateful heart.

"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." 
John F. Kennedy

HAVE A WONDEFRUL THANKSGIVING!

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To succeed in great things, we must push ourselves outside of our comfort zone.  However, it is more important to not lose our way back into our comfort zone.  When our world seems to go crazy and we are bombarded by outside elements we need to know where to find internal comfort.  Life is tough, we will all get knocked to our knees sometimes.  It is in those moments that all we can do is seek comfort to sooth our soul.  The good news is that we do not have to look far.  We will not find it on the internet, social media, or TV.  We cannot buy it or trade for it on the stock market.  Just like everything essential to our lives we can find it right inside of us when the world around us is silent.  We can seek shelter in the arms of others, but nobody can bring peace to us but ourselves.  That is our “COMFORT ZONE”.

“You’ll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart”  George Michael 

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When we think about who we are we often think about our what.  What we have, what we do for a career, or what we believe in.  However, if we want to feel a passion for all we do and know we are contributing to something bigger than ourselves, we need to know our WHY.  Once we understand our WHY, we can clearly articulate what makes us feel fulfilled and to better understand what drives us to our natural best.  When we can do that, we will have a point of reference for everything we do and we will be able to make more intentional choices for our business, career, and life.  When we know the WHY we can work with purpose, on purpose. 

“There are two great days in a person's life - the day we are born and the day we discover why”

William Barclay

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Secrets carry great power.  The key is knowing when to contain that power and when to free it.  Some secrets can destroy if told while others can destroy if not told.  Some secrets can be of great benefit if untold while others can be a great benefit if told.  All secrets are dark and vanish immediately in light.  It is just a matter of knowing when to flip the switch.      

“Love never grows when it is kept locked in our hearts.  Love will only find its fulfillment when it finds its way out and dwells in the heart of that person destined to keep it”  Unknown

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Why do bad things happen?  Why do good things happen?  Bottom line is that things happen that are beyond our control or comprehension.  Accepting that things happen is difficult....Accepting that we may never know the reason is faith. 

 “sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.”  Marilyn Monroe

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We will never manifest our greatness if we settle for a participation ribbon in life.  We must always continue to strive for the trophy.  Our character is not defined in our success or title, rather it is built from our wins and losses.  We should grow stronger in both by always winning with dignity and never accepting a loss as the final result.  Winning gives us joy and losing gives us wisdom.

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston S. Churchill 

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In this social media world we live in, it is so easy to feel the grass may be greener for someone else.  The fact is that it may be in that moment of their post. Maybe they got a new car, new job, lost some weight, or are celebrating something.  However, before you go running out of your gate looking for greener pastures, remember everything is temporary and all grass withers from time to time.  Have you ever thought theirs may be a little greener because they have provided more TLC?  Nothing great comes without working for it.  So instead of being envious of someone else's green lawn, we should try a little water and nurturing in our own.  We may be surprised at the beauty we find in our own backyard. 

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough" Oprah Winfrey

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There are times in our lives that we must stand.  Stand for our beliefs, stand for our rights, or stand for others.  The most difficult time to stand is after getting knocked down.  We may have no idea what to do next, but it is in that moment that we have two choices:  We can choose to stay down or we can stand.  This is the true test of our character and to succeed in life we must always stand up and overcome whatever adversity knocked us down.  

“I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen”  Martin Luther

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You will never know the true strength of the person in the mirror until you see them under pressure.  Pressure can burst pipes, but it can also bring greatness into the light.  Without challenges we can't grow stronger, so push through them and earn your greatness!

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure     Peter Marshall

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We can learn from the footprints that follow us from our first step until our last.  We shouldn't keep walking in circles or repeatedly stumbling over the same obstacles.  If we take the time to stop and visualize our past footprints we are far better prepared to step into a successful path forward. 

"What footprint do you want to be known for?  It's the legacy and the journey that you're on. Trust in yourself. Trust in the passion you have inside yourself"     Drew Waters