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Taking the time to stop and give thanks for all the things in your life that you have is an important habit to get yourself used to. Every time you do take the time to give thanks, it lifts your spirit up. It keeps you feeling positive and lets you know that no matter what there is always something in your life that is wonderful.

While maybe you do not have the millions you aspire and know you will have one day, you do have your health, or maybe you have a friend who understands you more than anyone else in the world, someone you know who would do anything for you. This is not something to be overlooked or forgotten. The things in your life are rare gifts. They are precious incomparable to anything else in your life. Every time you take the time to really sit and either think about or better yet write down what you are thankful for you will feel happier and you will be able to accomplish more in your life.

Just think, if Donald Trump sank down into a black hole of misery and despair when he was in debt for millions of dollars, he would have never been able to bounce back and become the billionaire real estate icon that he is today.

Life sets roadblocks and challenges in our paths to help us discover who we really are; what we are really made of when push comes to shove. We are all learning every step of the way. We will continue to learn the rest of our lives. But, when we take the time to appreciate what we have, we are pulled out of any bad feeling of despair and “injected” with a sudden rush of energy and joy that acts to further propel us forward toward our dreams.

So, take time every day to give thanks for what you have in your life. It will make an incredible difference in your life. It only takes a few minutes of your day depending on how long you want to spend doing this, but it will improve your life.

Joie Schmidt © Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved.

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Dreams of the Heart – volume I by Joie Schmidt is available:

  * Volume I: Amazon Kindle, Adobe Reader, iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad and iBooks

Dreams of the Heart – volume II is available:

  * Volume II: Amazon Kindle, Adobe Reader

———> Stay tuned . . . vol. II will soon be available on iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad and iBooks!

(*In memoriam of the tragedy in Japan all proceeds from – volume I – sales will go to the relief efforts until 3/11/12)

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• The Brighter Side of Life
• Mission Statement: Your Life
• The New Complexion of Art
• Always Look for the Best in Others
• All Things in Life Happen for a Reason
• Your Path is Filled With Happiness
• Strength Will Always be by Your Side 
• Small Triumphs are the Greatest Lessons
• It’s Important to Take Care of Your Thoughts

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