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"Before success comes in any man's life, he's sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That's exactly what the majority of men do." - Napoleon Hill

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say, or do.

"If you allow people to make more withdrawals than deposits in your life, you will be out of balance and in the negative. Learn when to close the account." - Author UnknownWhat are you doing to take some time for yourself and restore your balance of energy?

"We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies."  - Martin Luther King Jr.

There was once a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of Peace. Many artists entered. The King looked at all the pictures and then picked only two that he had to choose between.

Do you have a dream or goal you've put on the back burner, something that has been simmering there for awhile?

"The next time you are stressed, take a step back, inhale, and laugh. Remember who you are and why you are here. You're never given anything in this world that you cannot handle. Be strong, be flexible, love yourself, and love others. Always remember to keep moving forward." - Author Unknown

Another part of this practice, to be grateful no matter what is happening, seems daunting and certainly not as easy. Intellectually, of course, it makes perfect sense. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we can understand, intellectually the reasons for gratitude in the most difficult of situations. Especially if we believe, (many of us do) that everything that happens is ultimately for our growth and betterment.

"It's not who you are that holds you back. It's who you think you're not."