There are so many qualities that I admire in other people: kindness, integrity, determination, sense of humor, intelligence, ability to stay calm in stressful situations. The list goes on…

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Yesterday while searching for gift ideas for my friend I stumbled on a comment left by one of the readers (Jacinta O’Halloran ) that started simply:

“As I pulled the slender box from under the tree, my mind raced with possibilities. Ripping the paper away, I found a small box of coloring pencils. “Huh?” The attached note read “you fill my life with color, now go fill yours,” and it included a certificate to a local art class, something I’d been feeling too busy to sign up for myself. I burst into tears.”

I read it and almost felt like crying myself.
What a beautiful gift!

This story made me think of all the wonderful presents that I have received over the years and of those few that will stay in my heart forever.

I am sure that at some point, you too, have received a perfect gift that you will never forget.

What was it? Use the comment section below to share –

“What is the best gift you have ever received?”

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A lot of people understand the value of their time. They know that time is money and that they need to make the best out of every moment that they have.

But this is theory. In practice, I look back and I realize how much of my time has been simply wasted. Do you know what I’m talking about? Letting two hours just fly by while watching videos on YouTube, or mulling over something someone said to me and then thinking of all the witty remarks that I could have said back, or complaining about being bored, or even dreaming about the weekend on Thursday!

Most of us realize that time is limited, yet we live like we have all the time in the world to take care of our health, to accomplish everything that we planned on accomplishing, to visit places that we have only read about, to make things up with people who we have hurt, and to live our life to the fullest.

But the truth is that the way you spend your day is the way you spend your life. It might sound overly simplistic, but in reality, it boils down to this: the more time you spend feeling happy, enthusiastic, grateful, and in harmony with yourself and the world around you, the happier, more harmonious, and joyful your life will be.

Therefore, I want you to think, and then answer this one question in the comment section below–

How do you feel about how you spend your time each day?

Do you go to bed with a smile, because you feel that today was a great day? Or do you feel frustrated, because it has been yet another stressful day at work?

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I don’t know about you, but the beginning of the week is sometimes hard for me. After a worry-free and entertainment-filled weekend, it can be challenging to get back in the right mood to work.

Don’t get me wrong, I really love what I do (I can’t even call it a job, because it gives me so much satisfaction and joy), but sometimes even I feel lazy, and regret that the weekend has come to an end.

What do you do to motivate yourself every week? Is there a routine you do every week that powers your motivation?

Maybe you watch an inspirational video, read a good book, or tell yourself that it is going to be a great day? Or maybe a meditation, or prayer, helps you to regain your inner balance and motivation?

I would love to learn what helps you boost your motivation at the beginning of the workweek!

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When I think about it, there are many people who have inspired and touched me in some way:

• my mom, who taught me to not be quick to judge other people
• my dad, who taught me to be honest no matter what
• my mentors, who have helped me to grow and who have never let me get away with any excuses
• my wonderful friends, who have always been there for me no matter if I needed a shoulder to cry on or some moral support and motivation
• spiritual leaders, who with their personal example showed me what true love, compassion and forgiveness was
• great writers, whose words have touched my heart and motivated me to change
• successful people, who have encouraged me to follow their footsteps and work harder toward my dreams
• my readers, who have inspired me to start this blog and continue to inspire me every single day

Is there ever been person in your life who has inspired you the most?

Someone who has pushed you beyond your limits? Someone who has encouraged you when you doubted your own abilities? Someone who would not let you quit just because it got hard? Someone who has inspired you to pursue your dreams, to grow, to become a little better in some way?

Who is he/she?

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