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10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE A BETTER PERSON

Chuck Lee

Always be who you really are. Be your authentic self. Never try to be someone you are not or what you think others want you to be. Be optimistic. Strive to always be positive and upbeat in life. Look for good in every struggle. Learn from every trial. Be kind. Do for others what you would want them to do for you. Show compassion. Do the little things that show you care. Dream. Always envision what could be. Never stop thinking about all the things you want to experience in life. Constantly dream about what you want to achieve. Be … Continue reading 10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BE A BETTER PERSON

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SATURDAY IS SITURDAY: HAVE A GOOD ONE

Chuck Lee

Saturday is SITURDAY! It’s the day after a long week and was created to give you the opportunity to have a change of pace – to SIT and have a quiet moment just doing nothing, maybe watching the wind blow through the trees, listening to soothing music, reading something inspiring. It’s the one day you have the chance to regroup and do whatever makes you better. SITURDAY is the one day that was designed for you to say, “This is MY day. I can choose to do things I want to do and things I have to do….but the day … Continue reading SATURDAY IS SITURDAY: HAVE A GOOD ONE

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WHAT A HUMMINGBIRD CAN TEACH YOU – LESSONS ABOUT LIFE

Chuck Lee

The hummingbirds are beautiful and fascinating to watch. Just like all of Nature, they teach us lessons about life. Here are a few lessons from hummingbirds. Each day, focus on sipping life’s sweet nectar. Enjoy every sweet moment. You are beautiful. Let your true colors shine. Be colorful. Don’t let your feathers get easily ruffled. Life is too short. Sometimes you have to “just wing it. And that’s okay. Just do it! Good things really do come in small packages. Enjoy the little things in life. Feather your nest with good friendships. Dream big. Fly high. The sky’s the limit. … Continue reading WHAT A HUMMINGBIRD CAN TEACH YOU – LESSONS ABOUT LIFE

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HOW TO BE INSPIRED – START YOUR DAY WITH JOY

Chuck Lee

Arise! Awake! Start your day by giving thanks that you’re alive. Pain may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning…if you allow it. If you choose it. Joy comes from the depths of your soul and becomes a light that the darkness in the world cannot extinguish. There is power in joy. There is inspiration in joy. Joy empowers you to dream, to hope, to believe that your day is going to be productive and that good things are going to happen. Inspired by the joy that is within you, think about how privileged you are to … Continue reading HOW TO BE INSPIRED – START YOUR DAY WITH JOY

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12 THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER

Chuck Lee

1. You were fearfully and wonderfully made – you are special.2. You can’t change the past so let go and move on.3. Everyone’s journey is different – choose the road less taken.4. Happiness is found within – it’s a choice you make.5. Never let other people’s opinions determine yours.6. Never stop dreaming – dreams give your life purpose.7. Always maintain healthy boundaries – stand up for yourself.8. Treat others the ways you want to be treated.9. Life is a gift – appreciate it and give it your best effort.10. Love and be kind to others.11. Love yourself and celebrate often … Continue reading 12 THINGS TO ALWAYS REMEMBER

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LEARNING TO ACCEPT WHAT LIFE HAS GIVEN YOU – BUT NOT GIVE UP

Chuck Lee

A major turning point in lifeis that moment when you finallylet go of the things you cannot change.But letting go does not mean giving up.It means accepting the things that cannot be.You choose to not get caught upwith what you cannot control, and learnto accept what life has given you.You choose to make the mostout of every day and be gratefulfor all the little things in life,the things that really matter.You let go and free yourself of allthe negative tapes about yourselfthat you hav played so oftenin your mind, and make new tapes,tapes that are positive and encouraging.You decide that … Continue reading LEARNING TO ACCEPT WHAT LIFE HAS GIVEN YOU – BUT NOT GIVE UP

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YOU HAVE BEEN EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED

Chuck Lee

You have received a gift basketas part of what life offers.Everyone receives the giftbut not everyone uses it.In the basket is everythingyou need to succeed.If you use the items in the basket,they will empower you to fulfill your dreams.As you proceed to use your gift basket,remember that real successis achieving a peace of mindin knowing that you havegiven your very best effortin all that you attempt to do.In the basket are the itemsthat will empower you.A clear vision of what it isyou want to do.Belief in your dream.The interest and desire to achieve it.The courage to try.Confidence in yourself.The abilities … Continue reading YOU HAVE BEEN EMPOWERED TO SUCCEED

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THEY DID IT AND SO CAN YOU — AGE DOESN’T MATTER

Chuck Lee

Everyone has a dream,something they would like to accomplish.Big or small — it can happen.You’re never too YOUNG….or too OLD.Here are examples to inspire you.1. Joan of Arc turned a war around at age 17.2. Pascal developed a calculator at 19.3. Mozart wrote his first symphony at 8.4. Phyllis Wheatley became the firstAfrican-American woman to be recognizedas a published poet….at age 20.5. Nadia Comaneci won 3 gold medals and seven perfect scores in the 1976 Olympics at the age of 14. NEED MORE INSPIRATION?6. Harry Bernstein wrote his first bookat the age of 93.7. Gladys Burrell ran her first marathonat … Continue reading THEY DID IT AND SO CAN YOU — AGE DOESN’T MATTER

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THERE’S A HOPE THAT LIVES WITHIN YOU

Chuck Lee

There’s a HOPE that liveswithin you.Draw upon it to help youdream of what can be.It’s a feeling of optimismthat something you want can be had,an anticipation that something goodwill come in the future.Even in your darkest momentsHOPE is trusting that there is lightdespite all the darkness,trusting there is healingdespite hurt and pain.It’s knowing that even in the darkest night,the stars will be shining bright.It’s trusting that after a long nightthe dawn will come.HOPE is clinging to what is possible.It’s refusing to give up,refusing to give in.A single thread of HOPE is oftenthe strongest thread of all.Hang on to it.Don’t let … Continue reading THERE’S A HOPE THAT LIVES WITHIN YOU

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THE CHANGE YOU CREATE CHANGES YOU

Chuck Lee

Here’s a thought for the day:The change you create changes you.It’s two-fold. Two for one.It’s buy one, get one.It’s a good deal.Vijay Gupta had a dream.He wanted to create change.His dream was to provideworld-class musical performancesto the homeless and the incarceratedin Los Angeles, California.He was one of the founders ofSTREET SYMPHONY.He dreamed. He believed.He and his team made it happen.He and his 70 world-class musiciansnow present monthly programsat the Midnight Missionat Skid Row shelters and county jails.They have presented over 400 free,world-class musical engagements.Does it make a difference?Does it create change?Ask Brian, a homeless manstruggling with addictions.He went to Midnight … Continue reading THE CHANGE YOU CREATE CHANGES YOU