Friday, October 16, 2009

GOT EXCUSES?

Got Excuses why you can't work your business or why it's failing to grow?
Sure, we all do.
Kids keep us busy, job gets in the way, no money, no time, etc...but it's all really like listening to the teacher on Charlie Brown right? Blah blah blah blah blah....... it means nothing!!

They are simply excuses YOU choose to prevent yourself from getting to your goal.

Scary right>>>??

We really do get in our own way..trust me, I've done it hundreds of times. I don't have to sit down and type a weekly motivational letter to my team each week. I should clean my house. I don't have to spend time hanging flyers when I really need to grocery shop and so on......

Watch 2 hours of TV a day? Cut it to 1 1/2 and use the other 30 minutes to work your business, whether that be make phone calls or update a blog or do some online marketing. Get up in the AM 15 minutes earlier and get online marketing..write your daily goal list. And then work it!

We all have the ABILITY to do these things, however you need the MOTIVATION to do it.

And motivation goes back to your "why". Why did you start this home business? Will your kids be in college in 10 years and you want the CASH to pay for it? Does your husband work 50+ hours a week and you'd like him home? Do YOU work full time, or part time out of the home , but want to work full time from your home? I urge you to re-examine your why, as I am doing this month, and get your dedication back in full swing.

My company
offers a monthly contest that is open to all of us each month!! 10 spots now. I know I am going to be a winner . That's EXTRA cash in OUR pockets. I've upped my goals and am shaking up how I do things.I'm having an open house soon. I'm giving away more samples. I'm marketing locally in different ways and spending quality(not quantity) time online.

There are so many things we can all do.
First thing is to get rid of the excuses!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

HOPE

Our CANDLE FOR A CURE "HOPE" is now available to purchase. $6.00 of each jar will be donated to the Susan G Komen center for breast cancer awareness. SUPERB cause!

Shop online at http://tinyurl.com/candle-for-a-cure

Monday, October 5, 2009

Follow your nose, follow your heart !

Do you have a "JOB" that really and truly makes you feel good?I am blessed to say I do.I have "followed my nose" to success...followed my heart to a life where I can be home with my kids, vacations when I want and create my own success!

And having a home candle business is much more than just selling candles.....it's empowering to help others start their own business and see success too.

It's awesome to have my kids be able to help me "work'.

It's such a great feeling to be in my sweats and flip flops, on my patio, or in the den and working.

It's always a great day when a customer has a smile on their face.

It's a pleasure to receive e-mails from a company with so much PRIDE in what they do, what they create right here in the USA!

It's amazing to work with team members, both upline and downline , who are positive happy people who believe in making their lives better and helping others. Can YOU change yoru life for the better now? If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

It's a business that offers a good feeling...who doesn't enjoy smelling a candle that reminds them of grandma's apple pie or the first day of spring, or a crisp cool fall night or a warm bakery on a Sunday morning? My customers say these are the best smelling candles they have ever had and I agree! I think you will too.

Interested in learning more? Visit my site and sign up for my "Profit on the patio" series, get a free wax sample and contact me anytime with questions.

Follow your nose......it always knows.....

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Candle for a cure!

What a fantastic idea for the month of October. My company announced we will have a beautiful gourmet "candle for a cure" called, aptly ,HOPE

$6.00 of each 22.95 candle will be donated toward the Susan G Komen center for breast cancer awareness.

Take a sneak peek at the candle here......It will be available for ordering on October 10th.
Please help a great cause!

Saturday, August 15, 2009

A teaspoon or a truck?

Asking and expecting is the beginning of receiving and growth!
To all of you looking to expand your business, have a huge downline and earn some "beach money", :

What are your goals? Have you written them? Are they BIG enough? Do you work daily to make them happen??Do you SHARE all that we offer?

Don't be afraid to ask (the Universe, God) for all that you'd like to receive .

Jim Rohn says "Make sure you don't go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won't laugh at you"

See the analogy? Don't take a teaspoon worth of success.....take a bucket, take a wagon, take a tractor-trailerl!

There are times, often , when our lack of confidence holds us back. Don't let that happen to you! This year, make it your time to grow as a person and as a leader and explode your business.

Don't forget to take advantage of our wonderful webinars and calls from leaders who are having great success. It's not "a little candle business"..it's an opportunity to lead a better lifestyle and it's available to all of us.

As I sat on the beach so many days this summer, I said thanks for being able to work from home and be here with my kids.For having the free time to enjoy these wonderful sunny summer days relaxing and playing . I'm grateful that I can work hard when I want, both offline and online, yet have the flexibility to go out and play when I please.

We all know people looking for a better life. Don't forget to share what we offer. Share the products, share the enthusiasm, share the opportunity,share the possibilities.............


Affirmation:
Say to yourself

I am a winner! I am love! I am inspiration! My life is full of joy, harmony and abundance. I can do anything you want to do and enjoy every minute of it! My business is growing by the minute, my bank account and pockets are always full!. I complete your tasks with joy and people flock to me for guidance and love. I am full of positive energy and I am so healthy.. my family is healthy, all supremely healthy and life is superb!


"The major value in life is not what you get. The major value in life is what you become. "


BECOME more!

Create Success!
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

SIZZLING SUMMER SUPRISES!

With another company fling being held today, more exciting news has been announced. This is B I G!
Have I said today how much I LOVE my company?

What a wonderful time to be a part of a growing company. I'm doing it for myself and the kids and I am so happy to be a part of it.

Ok, so

NEW GRANDE 26 oz gourmet jars
New tree-free eco-friendly bags
New blueberry pie(scrumptious!)
New and improved soy cleansing bar formula coming(didn't even think it could get better)
New simmer pots in 4 colors and such a fab style
New options to order
Better shipping prices
New catalog next week

Click here to see the slideshow

Does it get better than this?
STICK around and I'm sure it will. This company IS going places...don't miss the boat!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Got excuses?

With anything in life, either you will or you won't. You do or you don't.Some things you can't do..everything else is a choice.

You won't or you can't?



Hhmm, let's see..you CAN'T lick your elbow....that is known. You CAN'T stand with one foot in NY and one in California. Right.

So what's your excuse ?
You can't have a successful home business because.......
you don't have enough time?
you don't like to talk to strangers?
you don't know who to set up a website?
you don't have money to invest?
you won't spend serious time marketing?
you won't give up a cup of coffee a day to use $40 a month to invest in your future?
you won't consider giving candles as gifts because you are not guaranteed a reorder?


If you take the time to seriously plant the seeds, tend to your garden, pull the weeds,water and fertilize, you CAN have the most beautiful bountiful garden on the block. You WILL have a gorgeous garden you can enjoy.

It's the same with a home business. Either you do or you don't. Either you will or you won't..invest the effort. Invest in yourself.Enjoy the benefits.

Motivation is not enough.

Attitude helps.

But eliminating won't from your vocabulary and getting rid of all the don'ts is what will catapault your business into a new ZONE.
The success zone!

As we start a new month, challenge yourself to new personal and business growth. Scent Sations offers such amazing webinars , phone calls and online training.

Remember your reason that you joined a home business.....was it for pocket money? Was it for residual income? Was it for the freedom? Flexibility? Empowerment? Was it to pay for braces or to buy a new home? Was it to help your husband retire by 50? Whatever the reason, try to eliminate the "I can'ts and the "I won'ts" and I can guarantee that you WILL reach new levels of success as you do new things, try new methods and reach your goals.




Create success!

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Ready, set, GROW!!

Trying to grow a home business by JUST focusing on the business aspect can be very hard. Rather like trying to grow a flower by just planting it........there are many other factors that are needed to make it grow and bloom prolifically.....sun,shade, the right soil, the right climate,etc..

Having a home business is the same. You need to have all the pieces of the pie to make the pie be at its optimum. And a HUGE part of that is self-growth and self improvement. Taking online classes ( such as www.globalteleclass.com), reading motivational books and listening to Cd's about personal development and character development will not only make you a better, stronger person and leader, it will improve your business strategies at the same time. It makes you look at the way you do things in a whole new way.

I highly recommend that you spend at least 1 hour a day on yourself! It's an investment that you really need to make!!! Be a magnet to all there is to learn.....be open to new ways.....be accepting to growth and change .

There are some leaders I recommend. Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn,Chris Widener, Michele Blood.

Sign up for newsletters, daily inspirations, and purchase what you can afford and what appeals to you. Your money invested is worth it beyond gold. Your life will improve in more ways than I can say and your business WILL grow as a result!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Bella News

JULY newsletter is out with once again so many fantastic testimonials for our company.Feel free to browse it here

A beautiful Juniper breeze blew in! The scent of the month is so pretty and mellow!

August's scent will be Autumn Harvest..looking forward to it and just know it will be fabulous!

During this relaxing month of July, though many people are on vacation or at the pool, there are still MANY, some in a panic, who have lost jobs or don't know how they will pay for back to school supplies/sports and clothes. Online searches for "work at home jobs" are the hot subject......I love the fact that I can offer a solution..........an answer to the gnawing questions of "How can I change my future?""How can I get out of this rut? ""How can I make MORE money?"

While so many network marketing companies have high monthly quotas or auto-ships, ours remains a simple $39.95+ a month. AN AFFORDABLE ANSWER, AN AFFORDABLE START UP.
Almost everyone can give up something small a month and have enough to start a home network marketing business. The resources and training are so abundant and if someone really truly has a strong desire to make it happen, our company CAN and WILL help them live the life they envision.

Life is meant to be fun! Enjoy it by being home more, traveling more and being with the kids or grandkids more.

Burning and Earning!
Natural options!
Candles and Minerals!
Ah, the sweet smell of success!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Minerals Unearthed now! And options galore!

June 1st has officially launched our line of mineral make up. I'm very excited about the opportunity to offer this business to women looking for a make up/beauty business who don't want high quotas or minimums. And for women who just want to join us and order theirs at wholesale prices.

I spent some time online researching mineral make up and learned a lot. Most mineral make up has very similar ingredients, maybe just in different proportions.SO what's the benefit of using ours?
OPTIONS!
Joining our company allows a distributor to get their make up at wholesale cost right to their home. That's the convenience factor! Then there's the option to sell it through catalogs, home parties,fairs and shows and online . That's making some money!

Then of course, the option to have others join our team and have their onw home business while you train them and earn a residual check monthly. That's potential. That's freedom. That's the beauty of home business.

My online research shows that A LOT of women are using mineral make up and raving about it's benefits. Others will be looking to try it as they hear more and more about it. Mineral make up is not new...for many years, powders have been using minerals in them. They are safe and effective.

The option of having a home business that offers both eco-friendly natural wax candles and mineral make up is very appealing to people. Factor in that products are American made by a growing company and the terrific support system and you've got a package deal that can't be beat!
Come join me and help create your success!Check out all the options to join, including the FREE associate program.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

The lifestyle business

It's a new month and you may be making new goals or wondering why you haven't reached your old goals.

Ok, so first of all, you have to ask yourself WHAT are you willing to do to reach these goals?
Are you willing to work a few hours a day for the next few years on growing your business? You joined a network marketing company.......Take the time to get out there and network!

Have you made your list of contacts? Does anyone come into your home or to your front door who DOESN'T know about the opportunity of our business?
Sure, we sell fabulous candles. I burn them daily and love them. I use the soap bars and love them. I use the hand wash, the melts, the car fresheners......but I don't just consider myself in the candle business. If someone asks me what I do for a living , I never say " I sell candles".......you see, selling candles can make you great pocket money. Or more.But it may not change your lifestyle. And if you joined for pocket money, and that's all you want, then that is A-OK! Keep retailing and enjoying it.

But if you joined to change your lifestyle , then read on....

When asked what I do for a living, I say (with a huge grin) I am in the Opportunity business. Or "I'm an internet marketer with a fabulous company.....our main product line is alternative candles.....do you know anyone looking for a low cost home business?"

See the difference?
Residual income Can and DOES change lifestyles. You only need to look at the leaders at the top of their companies. But you don't need to go to the very top position to have serious life changing income.
You do need to ask yourself what you are willing to do to achieve this? Yes, I repeated it because it is an area even I stumble with.
it is so much easier for all of us to sit back and hope our teams grow, hope the phone rings, the e-mails come. To drive past the 10,000 square foot homes and say " I wish I could have that", to look at top leaders and say "wow"..well, how about saying " THAT is what I want, and THIS is what I will do to achieve it"

Walking and Talking
Our very own CEO is a huge supporter of this idea. Are you out there talking about the business to everyone who comes in yoru path? Sure it's hard somedays, but you have to at least TRY it on other days. Hand out your business cards, free samples(who doesn't want a free sample anyway?) and do it all with a smile. Why not? Life is fun..business should be fun

Dialing and Smiling
Are you calling potential prospects that are interesetdt in your business? Or those who requested more information? E-mails are great but a voice on the phone shows that you are REAL, and when they hear that smile in your voice, you gain trust and can share your business. Sharing is not selling, it's not asking and it's not pushing. It's simply sharing the facts and letting others make their decisions in their time. Some people take months to make that decision and join but if they remember a pleasant conversation with YOU, they'll seek you out again, not go looking for another distributor.

Living and Learning
Our company , as you know, is "big" on self -growth for a reason. The more you improve your life, the better leader you will be.The better person you will be. The more you will be empowered by your success and your new lifestyle. The more you will be respected and looked up to . When you grow yourself through self improvement books, cd's and workshops, this self development helps you have a new attitude about helping others , and trust me, You WILL like it!

Inspire yourself to be better than you were yesterday, to give from your heart, to reach your goals and live the life you deserve.

Do it for you, do it for your kids, do it because life is meant to be fun!
You can work hard now at creating a big residual income and enjoy the freedom that buys you down the road.

Or you can be exactly where you are today in 10 years.

Some choice huh?

I know what I am doing...........


Create success!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

The Hidden value of network marketing


Some people say that network marketing is really a cleverly disguised personal development plan, with a bonus compensation plan .Sounds good huh? Every leader I know in the industry, making millions a year , all have traveled a road from almost rockbottom straight to the top by using self improvement methods. Be it books, seminars, Cd's, DVD's, being personally mentored, online communities, learning from friends , or whatever, it is the fact that these people chose to better themselves as people! Jim Rohn says "Work on yourself as much as you do your business".



Whether this journey of personal growth takes months or years(most likely many years), the simple act of growing and moving forward and enriching the mind and spirit brings a new outlook. It brings a dynamic inner strength. And by opening the mind and soaking up new character , like soaking up the suns rays, we can shine upon all things around us a little brighter.



Leaders are learners. Leaders are readers. Leaders associate themselves with other leaders. And the ability to learn from the leaders can make you a leader yourself.



Being involved in network marketing is not just about a product. It's not about a comp plan, a company or beating the competition. It's about taking charge of ones life, focusing on becoming someone who adds value to others and sharing what you have (the value).

When you show someone a product, they may or may not buy. When you show a company, they may or may not join. But when you show HOW you changed and grew from the mere act of starting a home business and becoming a network marketer, then you have become a leader and you can offer value to someones life if they choose to learn from you and replicate the success by choosing their own personal development.



Having a home business offers freedom that usually can't come from working for someone else. It allows you the time to read and learn and grow. Best yet, it opens doors that were merely walls before.It opens your eyes to opportunities that you didn't know existed. And it most certainly can open your mind and enrich your soul with a new found attitude, strength and character.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

BEE-autiful, Bee-Lightful, Bee- helpful


Help save the Honey Bees.
A percentage of the sales on all the HoneyBee Vanilla candles will be donated to the Penn State Research Foundation set up to work on this very important issue. For those of you not aware of the plight facing the honeybees, and our food supply in general, search online for "colony collapse disorder" and you'll find a ton of information about this mysterious problem. Since honey bees pollinate around 60% of all food produced in this country, the ramifications are huge if the problem cannot be fixed.
A company with heart , soul and vision!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Expanded options~ Minerals and more


Just announced!
My gourmet candle company will launch a new line of high quality make up, all natural based products, minerals and more, in May.

While make up was not my first choice of a product line, I have to embrace this change and look at it as opportunity. If I owned a small store that sold vitamins and was told I can now carry pet products, why would I say no? It would bring in a whole new clientle of pet owners , it would make me more money, more friends , more growth and inevitably some of those pet owners would also take a look at my vitamins.

So, really, it's a win-win in my eyes.

About the make-up line:
It will consist of natural based products withs soy proteins ,vitamin E, natural oils,etc

I'm also so proud to say that ALL make up is made in the U.S.A , FDA regulated and has No animal products or testing. can't tell you how happy I am NOT to see "made in China" labels.

It's a BEAUTIFUL way to start our summer season. It opens the door for women who are looking for a beauty home business to join us. Sure,there are alot of beauty businesses out there, but many are party plans and that is not always convenient or wanted by many.Others have high monthly commitments.
We will still will offer wholesale pricing to distributors so even for personal purchases, you can get department store quality make up at wholesale prices.

Also, what a spectacular choice of products as over 80% of homes use candles, and God only knows how many women use make up. Consumable products that people really want. It just keeps getting better and better!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Dire straights? Double the streams of income!


Not a day goes by when I don't hear of a close friend, neighbor ,relative or aquaintance complaining about lay offs,fear of being layed off or losing their home or business, not being able to afford bills or just the lack of money to live "a good life"
It makes me think.
It makes me sad.
Really.
What kind of country are we now where people can barely afford to eat and are in debt over their eyeballs?
I even have 3 close family members who have to make major"
lifestyle adjustments" due to slow business.

So, what's a person to do?

WEll, first of all, I truly believe everyone should have multiple streams of income adn I don't mean getting a night job!

Think about it. Trump, Kiwasaki, Buffet..even singers, actors...they all have many lines of income through endorsements , businesses, magazines, books, perfumes, etc...
WHY NOT YOU?

Why are you just relying on 1 income and trying to keep that boat afloat? Wouldn't you rather cruise it out to some tropical island, while earning residual income from home as one of your streams of income.
The only place I hear of consistent growth is home business. It allows freedom. it brings income in. It can be worked when you choose.


I know in 2 years, 5 years, 10 years and more, that my income will only continue to grow. I will have my main candle business, but also have enjoy life to the fullest.
WILL YOU?

I invite you to explore my business and add to YOUR income and hopefull change your lifestyle and future too.

As they say here in New York with the lottery, "You've got to be in it, to win it".
Well, same goes for business. How do you expect to make more money if you don't join ?
Come on board and enjoy the ride.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Your $10,000 direct deposit


Got your attention ?

How much do YOU want to earn extra money with a home business ? When the 15th of each month rolls around, how much would you like that direct deposit to be in the 4 digits(or more!)How happy are you with the way your life is now financially?

It's important to be grateful for what we have as we strive for more of what we want in life(Jim Rohn).

And what do we want? Success, freedom, time to do what we please. ALl the things that a home business can bring to those serious about creating a lifestyle of their pleasing. With our new products, new lables, new brochures and the monthly contest, we are attracting more people into our business than ever!...even ones who have looked before and said no, are looking again.

So, now I ask you, what 3 steps have you taken TODAY to grow your business? What have you done this week..since Monday..in person and online?

ok, so maybe you ARE out there everyday and doing your steps...you've made you action plan and you're working on achieving it.You've blogged, you've spoken to new people, put up ads, still no response.

Wondering why? Well, to put it bluntly, we as humans have an ability to feel through words and register genuine enthusiasm. Understand?
SO in other words, if you are not RADIATING PURE AND GENUINE EXCITEMENT for your business, and your products, then people just arent being captured and willing to take a look at your business.

We all have days where we are not as "up" as normal..thats ok, but when you are ready, turn that vibration UP...get that genuine smile on your face and BELIEVE in all your heart that YOU can be in the elite group that makes TONS of money in home business. And why NOT you? Why would anyone else be better than you?

Most likely, they believe in themselves a bit more. Maybe they do what they are told by the "masters" of network marketing...their sponsers, their company leaders, and motivational speakers like Jim Rohn, Zig Zigla, Brian Tracy. They will all tell you that working on yourself is more important than working on your business. They DO go hand in hand. The more you grow, the more your business will. I know that is the case for me 110%. WHEN YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE A LEADER, YOU WILL BECOME ONE. WHEN YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE A WINNER, YOU WILL WIN. It's proven over the years by athletes and champions and multi-millionaires around the world.

So, I challenge you to tune inward, find YOUR inspiration and seriously take some steps to GROW yourself and your business. Is this where you want to be 5 years from today..exactly where you are now ?

Jim Rohn says "Don't say If I could, I would. Say instead, If I can, I will". And you CAN take the steps today toward creating your future to be a better one . Want to learn more about me and my home business? Visit here

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Can it get any BETTER than this?


Well, knowing my company, it CAN and it WILL! However, tonight's huge product announcements makes me so THRILLED to be part of the enormous growth we are having and proud to be with a company that feels like family.

First, brand new labeling to our gourmet 16 oz jars plus a slightly new jar shape... sleeker, more refined and classy with a capital C.

Next, a fantastic SPA line of candles with fabulous blissful scents like VANILLA MUSK and BLUEWATER LOTUS. Beautifully packaged in a frosted white glass jar. Serene. Classy. Classic.

And, last but not least, the Signature line ......one candle for starters and another debuting soon....a GORGEOUS coffee table candle ..large round 20 oz jar with 4 beautiful layers of scented wax in hues of blue....."Afterdark"....this will make a PERFECT housewarming gift, hostess gift , birthday gift or just a gorgeous decor item for yourself. The next one will be layers of gold/brown/amber......
Oh, how HOT can it get?!?

I didn't even mention the totally new all redone product catalogs. Classy too. Elegant. A sure way to grab someones attention with the beautiful pictures.

And here people are talking about economy problems? job loss, pay cuts? and more.
And we are growing and growing....not only in product lines but in the amount of distributors joining us daily. People are starting to realize there's more to life when they have FREEDOM. There's more satisfaction in spending time with the family and working for oneself.
Come see if our company could be right for you too.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Coming Soon~ March's Scent of the Month

PEAR POMEGRANATE
I know this will be a best seller. Our pomegranate scent is amazing and our Japanase Pear is awesome so this is going to be a much anticipated scent. It's so nice to have 12 new scents a year...every month when I get my candle of the month, it's like Christmas! Even my kids get excited to smell it.

And.....drumroll please........On March 1st we will unveil a new line of products. This company just keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to share what they are( I dont even know yet). Stay tuned!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Persistence- Your most valuable asset for success

As one of my mentors told me once, success partially depends on staying with something long enough to reach your goals.

How many of us have new members who join and then quit after a month, 2 months, 6 months? Even a year.

They don't give themselves enough time to build a business..to set and work toward their goals, let alone reach them.

Most of them want a get-rich-overnight business. There is no such thing! Network marketing/MLM has been called a get-rich-slow business.

Team building is not always easy and not always even attained in the first half year or even year. Some of our leaders have said they worked extremely hard for the first 2-4 years in our business, now they work "extemely easy". lol

Setting both short term goals.daily.weekly..monthly ..as well as long term goals is the BEST way to help maintain your focus. Work on yourself as much as you work on your business! Confidence and motivation are so important. Belief in yourself is a key to success. Jim Rohn says:"Unless you change how you are,you will always have what you've got".


Another by Jim Rohn:
"If you go to work on your goals,your goals will go to work on you.If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you.Whatever good things we build end up building us."


Calling in for the training phone calls, joining network groups and forums for support and reading books/listening to leaders such as Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn, and Kiwasaki will help you change your mindset to one of complete dedication and confidence in building yourself up first and then your business.


Brian Tracy says:
"Resolve in advance to persist until you succeed, no matter what the difficulty. Your most valuable asset can be your willingness to persist longer than anyone else"

Create Success!I'm here to help.

Friday, January 23, 2009


One of the keys to living a life of joy is perception. It's HOW we look at things. The old "is the glass half full or half empty?"It's all really how we choose to see things.
Your mind is so powerful....beyond our comprehension really. And when you constantly see the negetive, it sets off a spiral effect throughout your day of negetivity, complaining and unhappiness. How can you create joy with all that around?

So what are you going to do? ALTER the way you see things. Choose to see the good in everything and everyone. Choose to see the beauty in the rain, the wind, the cold. Choose happiness today. Choose to see the light in the darkenss.

You'll feel better, I guarantee that.
How can anyone be the best person they can be if they are looking for the negetive in everything around them?
There are many people who've had terrible things happen in their lives, and they could have been destroyed because of it. But the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT factor to they way they deal with things is their perception and attitude.

The people who live lives of joy, and spread that joy onto everyone in their lives, are the ones who see the glass as half full, or even more than that"Heck, I've got quite a bit left here, thanks a lot"..sounds good doesn't it? Compared to "Mine's almost empty".

So changing your perception is a fantastic way to change your thoughts, and when you change your thoughts, you change your reality. Reality is WHERE you live..so make it the most beautiful place you can!

"We can complain that rose bushes have thorns, or we can rejoice that thorn bushes have roses"
Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)