I woke up this morning with no pain!

What a blessed way to start the day.

If you look for it, you’ll find SOMETHING GOOD IN EVERY DAY.

Only you can decide if your glass is half empty or half full.

Life is not so much events as it is your ongoing attitude toward all events, good and bad.

You see, how you react to life is just another decision, admittingly a big one.

Would you believe me if I told you there is SOMETHING GOOD IN EVERY ONE OF YOUR DAYS?

The only thing you are totally in charge of is your attitude!

Most of us, thank God, have healthy bodies.

Most of us have at least one person who loves us.

Most of us have enough food each day.

Most of us live in safe neighborhoods.

Most of us have at least a high school diploma.

Most of us are employable.

Most of us have the use of a car.

SOME OF US HAVE NONE OF THE ABOVE!

So, most of us have NO EXCUSE for not being thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Choking on smog

A police officer directing traffic at one of Delhi’s busy junctions says pollution levels have become “unbearable” this winter.

“I’ve taken off my mask because I need to blow the whistle to stop traffic, but it’s been horrible,” said the 48-year-old officer, who didn’t reveal his name because he is not authorized to speak to the media.

Exhaust fumes flow from the rows of vehicles around him.

“My eyes hurt. It’s hard to breathe. It’s not easy,” he said.

Social worker Neelam Joshi, 39, says she feels the pollution every time she steps out of her house to catch the train to work.

“When you leave the house in the morning, that’s the first thing which hits you,” Joshi said.

By the end of the day, she says her body seems to have adjusted, but the next day, it happens all over again. (CNN)

The pollution in Delhi goes into the atmosphere we all share.

Our children and grand children will pay the price for our inaction.

So, the question is, “Do you give it your all?”

I guess it depends upon how badly you want it.

If it comes easily, it probably isn’t worth it.

No, the truly worthwhile goals in life come with a price tag attached.

The higher the goal, the higher the price tag.

Sometimes, you have to be “ALL IN!”

It’s very fulfilling to be “ALL IN” when pursuing a worthy cause win or lose.

Don’t live this short life of yours on the fringe.

Remember, YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE!

If not today, when?

There have been 110 FOLLOW-HOME ROBBERIES in Los Angeles.

The above photo shows two men breaking into the home of a REAL HOUSEWIVES STAR.

They threatened her and her young children.

So, fearing for her life and those of her children, she led them to her valuables.

The gang watches people leaving expensive jewelry stores or restaurants and follows them home.

Also, in a coordinated smash and grab attack, 80 masked men broke into a Nordstrom Store outside San Francisco.

All of us must be on the lookout to help keep our civil society CIVIL!

If not today, when?

Want to wake up EVERY MORNING with joy?

Get a birdhouse and feed.

Now, don’t expect them to arrive immediately.

No, they’re smarter than that.

They will observe from a distance for up to 48 hours until they become regular visitors.

BTW, this is the perfect time of year to erect a birdhouse with winter approaching.

Their regular sources of food are not as plentiful.

We see Blue Jays, Cardinals and all kinds coming and going from our feeder{s}.

It’s fun and entertaining to watch.

Try it!

If not today, when?

When Adeola “Abraham” Olagbegi discovered his bone marrow transplant was successful, he was granted any wish of his choice.

But the 13-year-old’s wish was not a trip across the world or the newest gaming console.

Instead, he chose to feed homeless people in his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, for a year.

It began in June 2020, when Abraham was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder.

The disease is a type of bone marrow failure that made it impossible to produce enough blood cells to support his body.

“I am a person of hope, so when you come against a big mountain, you have to remember you have a big God,” Abraham told CNN affiliate WLBT.

THE GREATEST JOY IN LIFE IS LIFTING UP THOSE WHO SUFFER!

… And A Child Shall Lead Us!

EMPOWER EMPLOYEES WITH CONTROL OVER THEIR TECHNOLOGY.

No choice over the technology they must use at work causes burnout.

The average employee use 9.4 applications for their daily work.

Every time they must switch apps, they are burning mental energy .

DEPLOY TECHNOLOGY THAT AUTOMATES ROUTINE TASKS.

By choosing the right technology, you can screen out non-essential interruptions.

SCHEDULE WEEKLY “WHITE SPACE TIME” FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

An “always on” work environment can cause widespread burnout.

67% of employees feel a tight work schedule with no breaks is a significant contributor to burnout.

The right solution is to find a balance between focused work time and open “Whitespace hours.”

These hours could include creative thinking, passion projects and exercise. (citrix.com)

We must solve “The Great Resignation” trend that is upon us!

If not today, when?

In what ways do you need to improve?

What’s holding you back?

If you’re not happy with some aspect of your life, it’s up to you to fix it.

You really are the one who controls your destiny.

At my present age of 80, I realize that our lives are too short to accept some deficiency in our life that makes us unhappy.

And if you’re unhappy, you probably make those around you unhappy too.

If you need counseling, get it.

If poor health is holding you back, there must be some changes you can make to grow stronger.

If your ability to build lasting friendships needs improvement, you probably already know what steps you must take.

Your happiness is possible if you are willing to act.

If not today, when?

If you have young children or teenagers, your role as a parent has NEVER been more challenging.

Unfortunately, you are but one of the many influencers in your kids’ lives.

And many of those influencers are leading them astray.

You have two kinds of influencers to deal with: SOCIAL MEDIA AND PEER PRESSURE!

We all know of the possible harm being directed at your kids whenever they go online.

And because every kid wants to be accepted at school, you can only hope they aren’t only accepted by the troublemakers.

So, those are the facts!

What can you do?

Get your kids talking and LISTEN carefully for danger signs.

Yes, you MUST LISTEN to what’s being said and not said.

Don’t surrender your role as your kids’ ultimate influencer.

Stand up and speak out for what’s RIGHT!

If not today, when?