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Today is a good day... Our oldest son Justin returns stateside from the Middle East after a safe and successful deployment. Anxiously waiting for him when he gets off the plane at Fort Hood is his beautiful Fiancé Jen... May God bless all of our men and women who are still in harm’s way. Today is a good day. Oh yeah-- Go Dawgs!

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Giving

Today many people got up before the sun to go to the malls and fight the traffic, the crowds, and the lines-- all just to get the best deals on this season's hottest gifts. The "season of giving" has officially begun... The cool thing about it is that for several hours today, people will focus their energy and attention on what would make someone ELSE happy-- and that is very powerful. The lucky ones will figure out that we can do that EVERY day, if we just choose to... Happy "Black Friday!"

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Thanksgiving

It's a Wonderful Life; Miracle on 34th Street; A Christmas Carol... Holiday Classics. Why are these movies so popular around this time of year? They remind us that miracles really DO happen, and there is SO much in life to be grateful for. How different would the world be if we tried to remind ourselves of these things EVERY day? Let's give it a shot... I wish you all a very, very Happy Thanksgiving.

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Trust

Trust: "reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence; confident expectation of something; hope." Those that have it, and do not lose it, have a different life experience. It is more than just believing, but KNOWING that everything is going to be alright. That there is One who has all knowledge, power, and presence, watching over EVERYTHING. He's never missed anything, and He has it ALL under control. (Even if we can't figure it all out yet.)

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Judging

Judging: "to infer, think, or hold as an opinion; conclude about or assess; to make a careful guess about, estimate." We make judgments ALL day long-- can't get through the day without them. The problem: if it makes me happy, it must be good; if it makes me unhappy, it's bad. How many times have we been wrong on that one! Struggle and hardship bring about the greatest change... Accept, surrender and GROW.

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Luck

Luck: "the force that seems to operate for good or ill in a person's life, as in shaping circumstances, events, or opportunities by chance." Does luck really differ from one person to another? I know that pain and loss can happen to the best of us... But what if the way we SEE life, what we EXPECT, and how we RESPOND, determines luck? Try looking for "luck" and good fortune to show up in your life-- expect it today.

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Life IS Good

Life is good...The future is bright: opportunity abounds, endless possibilities, power and potential at my disposal; loving friends and family, health, abundance and prosperity at hand; so much to learn, experience, change and grow through; another day, full of adventure and mystery. I will live today fully, and appreciate all of the blessings flowing into my world... Life IS good. (OK, I'm ready to have great day.)

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Parachutes

On my first and only sky diving attempt, my primary parachute malfunctioned and had to be cut away. The emergency chute, packed carefully by my instructor Ted, literally saved my life... We have people in our lives that have rescued us, or have been very instrumental in our success-- they "packed our chute". Why not take the time to thank them today-- where would you be without them? (Thank God for Ted.)

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Change

Everything can change in an instant... Most people understand this, but typically it is implied as a negative. The same is true for miracles: a chance meeting, a phone call, an email, an idea, an encounter, a conversation, a split second "shift"... I absolutely believe that miracles are happening around us ALL the time, we just need to open our eyes... Everything can change in the blink of an eye-- why not today?

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Attention

Today many people will unknowingly focus their very valuable attention on what they DO NOT want in their lives. Watching, listening to, talking about, and thinking about bad news has many obsessed with it, and they have unwittingly begun to look for more of it... Try to give your VERY valuable attention to what you DO desire in your life. Whatever gets your precious attention today WILL expand, so aim carefully.

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Just for Today

Just for today... I will remember that this day is a gift, and tomorrow is not promised; that everyone I meet has a "story" and I can't presume to know what it is to walk in their shoes; that I have something unique to offer the world, and I should not hide my gift; that I will meet someone special today that is a part of some grand design... Just for today, I will walk in gratitude. (I hope you have a special day too)

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My Dog

We love our dog Bogie... Good Ole Bogie-- he ALWAYS has a good day; he's ALWAYS happy to see me, even if I've only been gone ten minutes, he's like "You're Back!" He's grateful for everything, quick to forgive, always wants to play, affectionate to a fault, sensitive to our feelings, friendly to strangers, but also protective. We could learn a lot from him... Here's to the "Dog" inside of you today-- your inner Bogie.

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Gratitude

There is amazing power in Gratitude... When I am grateful, all my attention and energy is focused on what I HAVE, not on what I lack. From my brain chemistry, all the way down to my DNA, my awareness shifts to abundance, and away from scarcity. "Whoever HAS will be given more..." Focus your valuable attention today on all that you HAVE, and watch mysterious, attractive forces go to work in your life.

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The NOW

Today I will do my best to stay in the PRESENT. The Now: the only true place of power. Yesterday's history, tomorrow's a mystery-- why spend precious energy where I cannot go? Today, the only day I truly ever have, is filled with promise, potential, and opportunity. I will not waste it, for I cannot ever get it back. Therefore I will release yesterday, let go of tomorrow, and fully embrace TODAY. Will you join me?

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Wish

My wish for you: I wish you the absolute BEST today; a home run, knock it out of the park, energy filled, super focused, slam dunk, beyond your wildest expectations, unbelievable, better than good, extraordinary, wonderfully blessed day... More love, more power; more power, more impact-- go find your miracle. Salute!

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Friends

"There is a friend, who sticks closer than a brother." We ALL need best friends. You know, the one who knows ALL your business, but loves you anyway. The one that you HAVE to talk to when something happens, good or bad. The one who's an advisor when you're not sure which way to go. The one who has stuck by you through thick and thin. I hope you have one... THANK that person today. Oh yeah, and there's not a limit.

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Healing

"Accept, embrace, forgive, and release." I find it works well with injured relationships, past failures, disappointments, regrets, and mistakes... It's the unresolved things inside that tend to hurt us the most-- and some of those things go back a long way. Bitter roots that survive and grow will hurt their host the most deeply... Just accept, embrace, forgive and release-- healing awaits.

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Memory

Memory: "the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences." Memory is VERY powerful, as is the imagination, and how we choose to use it is crucial... A vivid memory has the power to change our body chemistry; releasing mood enhancing chemicals. Use the power of memory today to SERVE you-- recall victory, success, and power.

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Beauty

Beauty, goodness and strength lie within... Sometimes it is buried deep, beneath years of pain and hardship, but it is there just the same. Like mining for treasure, digging deep beneath the surface, we need to search for the beauty inside of EVERY being... It IS most certainly there, and when it surfaces, it shines so bright... Here's to the unique beauty and treasure inside you AND everyone you meet today.

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Transformation

Today I get to go and spend 6 hours with over 100 inmates at a Maximum Security Prison-- many of whom have become my friends. You know what I'll find there? Transformation... I'm witnessing men change there, who many would say could never change. Now, more than ever, I believe in the life changing, transformative, regenerative, restorative, all powerful love of God... Don't you want some? (I sure do.)

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Esteem

"He's his own toughest critic." Why is that saying so popular? Most of us have enough critics, why do we need the toughest one in our own head! Why not try talking to yourself with love, honor and respect today. Shower yourself with compliments. Speak to yourself like you speak to someone who you hold in high esteem... You deserve a break-- give yourself one. (Besides, you really ARE "The Man." --or Woman!)

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Frequency

Would you drive around all day with your LEAST favorite radio station on-- say, MegaDeath? Then why go through the day with an unhealthy "frequency" in your head? So many people are tuned into FEAR FM-- playin' the fear hits all day long... Why not set your frequency today, before the world sets it for you. I choose "Peace, Love and Power FM" --Give it a shot; you can always change the channel back, if drama works better for you.

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Create

Imagine the perfect day... EVERYTHING goes right: you're on time, finishing tasks, meeting the right people, saying the right things, remembering clearly, creating, excelling, leading, winning, powerful, strong, sharp, alert... Got it? Now go and FIND it... What do you think your imagination is for? Here's to the Creator in you TODAY.

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Feel Good

Sometimes we notice a shift in the body's chemistry. The hair on the back of the neck stands up; goosebumps raise up on the arms; a warm feeling fills our body... Serotonin: our body's natural "feel good" drug. Natural production of this little wonder drug eases depression and makes us feel alright...... Want to trigger it? Do something nice for someone today-- a random act of kindness. Then sit back and feel the calm.

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Love

Love... Find it, fall for it, feel it, give it, express it, receive it, think about it, roll around in it, create it-- just don't MISS it... Love changes everything: our brain structure, our biology, our chemistry and definitely our energy; it heals the body, mind and soul, and it can heal our land too... "All ya need is LOVE, dah-dah-da-da-da..." C'mon, everybody!

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