Starting the Day on the Right Track

"Think and Grow Rich" was one my husband's favorites. Actually, my husband was an unrelenting reader and proponent of motivational and inspiring books, sources and individuals. We raised our kids on the likes of this book, as well as Zig Ziglar's books, the Bible and many other noteworthy sources of positivity. I'm quite sure that, even of itself, is one of the reasons our two children turned out to be great sources of positivity and inspiration. Their never-give-up attitudes and being strong individuals of faith and tenacity has taken them far in the business world and in their personal lives.

So, I think you can see why this Nana loves visiting my kids in Texas -- now both sets living there -- in Frisco and Austin. On Thursday, just before I left Frisco for home, I was able to be a part of that morning's devotion and prayer time with them. Maybe it's a perk of being home-schooled that they are afforded the opportunity to start their day with an hour of solid training in those things that matter most. They have interactive readings and discussions. On that morning, we heard -- of all the success stories achieved by Napoleon Hill, none was more challenging nor more gratifying than teaching his son Blair, born without ears, to have 100% hearing. He had a never-quit attitude and trust in God. What a testimony of faith! Perhaps you need this example of faith to stir you today. You can read about it here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/jasjit-singh/no-ears-how-napoleon-hill-helped-his-son-blair-to-hear/322081944661711/

This Wallace Family is hit-the-ground-running, always on-the-go, turbo-charged, on mission and on target to be the best they can be in work, play and determined world changers. Their days are jammed full and once they leave that table....they are like other families -- full of busy schedules and lives. But their priorities are what matter most. They're making ginormous investments of time into their personal lives each day, at the start of that day.

I think God put it this way....."Seek FIRST the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and ALL these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33. What if we all had a plan of seeking our CEO, Father God, each morning about this day? What if we all had a determined purpose to DOWNLOAD His wisdom, His character and His attributes into our day, at the beginning of each day? Imagine how our day just might run smoother, our relationships, kinder, our energies, higher, and our attitudes, sweeter, once we've had a little one-on-one with THE ONE who we desire to be like the most. I'm thinking that on-purpose "abiding in the vine" just might cause OUR FRUIT to be tasty, salty, and light -- all those qualities that will even draw others to the VINE.

What You Say on Social Media and Everywhere Else Matters

Day 33 of Photo Inspirations
I had a Facebook "Friend Request" from one of my grandson's friends.  Before I ever accept FB Friend Requests, I always go to their page to see if they're legit and reputable,  and I make sure that we have some mutual friends.  What I noticed, first, that this is the profile picture on this young man's page.  It is an encouraging and motivational photo with recommendations for resolutions this year.  In fact, when I saw the photo, I was prompted to see the entire article that this photo was from.  (In case you're interested, this is the article:  http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/46933-new-year-resolutions-pope-francis-quotes

And, this young man's timeline revealed that he is a strong, optimistic, positive and moral guy.  In fact, it shows that he really does care about what matters most.  Of course, I accepted his Friend Request.

That led me to remembering a training I heard about Facebook "Do's & Don'ts".  In particular, the instructor said that when we post on Facebook we actually become published authors. Did you know that every time we post something on Facebook that we are publishing who we are?  In fact, it's like posting our resume.  If a human resources director for a job that you've interviewed for, or a club that you want to get into, or a position at your church or charitable organization goes to check you out on your Facebook timeline, what will they see?  Will they see one who whines or complains about the weather or the TV show they missed, or their kids, or their spouse or the traffic?  Will they see one who uses profanity?  And in seeing those posts, does it make them want you to be a part of their organization? 

OR, will they see a strong, yet compassionate leader?  Will they see one who reaches out to their friends with words of hope and encouragement.  Will they see one who consistently posts about their blessings, their gratitude for life and friends and family, for their home and food.  And, don't you think that an employer or director or manager would want you to be on their team if they saw that? 
Wouldn't this be a better place if we realize that what we say really, really matters?  I know that's what I want others to see in me.  Who we are on Facebook or any other social media, as well as with our family or friends or public settings -- in just about any situation  -- really, really matters.