Roeboater Thoughts

  What if we began each day by writing down 3 things that we are grateful for? What effect do you think that would have on you for the next 12 hours of your day? Would it make it better or worse?  I hope each of us smiled at the last question. It would make it better. Beginning the day with thoughts of gratitude is like giving our mind & soul a healthy breakfast. Not just any fuel, but the kind of fuel that we best feed off of. The fuel that is healthy for us. We can run on anger, fear, even doubt, but the best fuel; dare I say the one we are designed to run on is gratitude. Those other types of fuel may work for a little while, but will burn out our internal engine.  Try this week to write down 3 things you are grateful for before you bein your day, take a deep breath or two and then say Thank You...the results from one simple change may be exactly what you are looking for :) *Bonus: End your day the same way :)

  How intentional are we with our time, our talent & our treasures? Regardless of how much we have of any of the three...how intentional are we with them? Time is one of those things that is the great equalizer; we all have 24 hours in each day. If we hit the snooze button, we are taking away some of those minutes. If we just scroll on our social instead of going for that walk, having that conversation or making that connection we have spent it instead of invested it. We also have to be sensitive that every second cannot be maximized, but when we are intentional and viewing life through that lenses our perspective tends to change to a more clearer vision.  Our talent is something that is not stagnant. We grow or we slide back. Maintaining is something that really doesn't happen. Invest in yourself; it will not return void. Then apply/use those talents of yours to help others grow theirs, make impact for good where you & with who you are with.  Our treasures...wher...