This is a Tribute to Families around the world. Although we may have different versions of what a family is, having people around you that love you, that are there for you through the good and bad times, I believe, is the best kind of family. So kudos to those who made time to reach out to help a friend or family in need. Whether it's to cheer them up or lend a helping hand because although the family is where life begins, a true family is where love never ends.

Welcome to your daily Morning Affirmations.

When used correctly, positive affirmations profoundly influence our mindset, which can increase our motivation, energy, and enthusiasm towards achieving goals or breaking negative habits.

Regular repetition of affirming statements about ourselves can encourage our brain to take these positive affirmations as fact. When we truly believe we can do something, our actions often follow.

On average, it takes affirmations 22 days to work. So relax and listen to this daily and internalize the messages you hear and begin to transform into a better you.

When we have negative thoughts, they can become self-fulfilling prophecies. We talk ourselves into believing that we're not good enough. And, as a result, these thoughts drag down our personal lives, our relationships, and our careers. But, if we deliberately do the opposite and use positive thoughts about ourselves, the effect can be just as powerful but far more helpful. Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging negative thoughts. When you repeat them often and believe in them, you can start to make positive changes.

You might consider affirmations to be unrealistic "wishful thinking." But try looking at positive affirmations this way: many of us do repetitive exercises to improve our physical health, and affirmations are like exercises for our mind and outlook. These positive mental repetitions can reprogram our thinking patterns so that, over time, we begin to think – and act – differently.

Les Brown is a down-to-earth man with a dynamic personality. Although born into poverty and abandoned as a child, Les Brown has gone on to become one of the world's most renowned motivational speakers of today.

Les Brown is highly sought after as a resource in business and professional circles for Fortune 500 CEOs. He has also helped many small owners and many non-profit and community leaders from all sectors of society looking to expand opportunities

As for me, I love listening to his motivational speeches or reading his many motivational quotes. I'll share with you just a few quotes from Les Brown's vast library of speeches.

Our life is like an Hourglass. We all think we have enough time to do what we love - but do we? Beautiful quotes and poems inspire us back to reality.

There are many reasons to Forgive.

No one is perfect.

We are all subject to mistakes.

In life, there were times when we said or did something to make someone unhappy.

Inversely, someone may have said or done something to hurt us.

Sometimes that hurt is too painful and shameful to talk about.

I hope these quotes will help you understand the Power of Forgiveness and inspire you to move forward in your quest for inner peace.

It's never easy losing a great friend. Someone you could share your secrets with, someone willing to go through tough times and fun times with you. But they also leave behind great memories that you could look back on and it's their way of making you smile again.

Watch video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upyjzo4PT-o

Maya Angelou (1928-2014), was an acclaimed American poet, storyteller, activist, autobiographies, and much more. She was a strong, independent woman who touched and inspired many with her life and her words of wisdom. Here are just a few of her many loved quotes that continue to inspire and motivate people from all walks of life.

Watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGzE1xPQhcA&feature=youtu.be

I miss you, mom. Poems and quotes to inspire and comfort you in the loss of your mother. It's difficult at times to find the right words in dealing with the loss of a loved one, especially that special woman in your life who was always there to cheer you up, hug you when you were down, or never left your side when you were sick - a mother wears many hats with every step and milestone in our life, but what I miss most about my mom is the endearing love she wears in her heart and how it sparkles in her eyes with every year that passed even as her weakened body began to slowly waste away. 

Watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mV357V4mEqw&feature=youtu.be

Remembering My Dad. This is for those who got to experience a strong connection with their Father, and when they are gone, the loss is overwhelming and real. Hold on to your memories and may these words bring you comfort and strength.

Watch the Video Version Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7jPdaXz5dQ