The great secret of life

Thursday, May 13, 2010 #219 “The great secret of life is to cultivate the ability to appreciate the things you have, not compare them.” ~John Wooden Who you are, what you have, and who you share your journey with are your gifts of this moment.  No need to...

The journey is supposed to be hard

Thursday, April 29, 2010 #215 “I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy.” ~Marie Curie It is important to remind yourself from time to time that this journey you are on is supposed to be hard.  Nothing worth achieving comes easily. ...

200th JAM!

Thursday, March 4, 2010 #200 “That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.” – Doris Lessing Today we celebrate the 200th addition of JAM with Mike.  I am humbled by and grateful for your...

Embrace the new day

Tuesday January 5, 2010 #183 “The plan starts simple: Embrace the morning. Morning dictates everything, including mood, scope, and pace of the day.” ~Eric Dane I have JAMmed before about the gift we have every day to start anew.  No matter the successes or...

Holiday reflections

Thursday December 24, 2009 #180 “One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Ah, Christmas Eve.  Most likely you are...

A new day

Thursday December 3, 2009 #175 If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance. ~Andrea Boydston It is one of the finest miracles of our existence that we have a new chance to better ourselves each and every day.  Revel in the challenges and the...