“Those who wish to sing, always find a song.” – Swedish proverb. A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed that, as one pro

By Olivia Dow/Cronkite NewsSept. 12, 2022 SCOTTSDALE – This summer’s monsoon has been active across Arizona, bringing violent winds, torrential rain and flash floods. Also, rattlesnakes and toads. The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary keeps records of rattlesnake calls they receive throughout the yea

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievementMatt Biondi Learning from Failure During an interview with a newspaper reporter a famous research scientist who had made a number of very important medical breakthroughs was asked why he was able to make the medical

How quickly summer has flown by and our minds will shortly shift to fall festivals and pumpkin carving. Before we do, let’s reflect on Labor Day and the meaning behind it before the unoffical “end of summer” sets in… No matter how we may spend Labor Day, it’s important to keep in mind the true histo

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or evenwhat you’ve accomplished . . .it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better.It’s about what what you’ve given backDenzel Washington A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising th

No matter the odds of success or the scale of the challenge, your actions can make a difference.  One morning, an elderly man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy picking something off the sand and throwing it into the sea. As he got closer, the man realized the child was throwing

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places…Author Unknown Giving up too soon A man met a guru in the road. The man asked the guru – ‘Which way should I go to achieve success?’ The robed, bearded sage said nothing, but he pointed to a place in the distance.

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:To succeed you need to find something to hold on to,something to motivate you, something to inspire youTony Dorsett  I’ve got a passion for …  I’ve got a passion for . . . ‘Passion . . . how else can I explain it?’ he said. ‘I have a passion for what I do!’He naturally caught m

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  You are an original, an individual, a masterpiece.Celebrate that; don’t let your uniqueness make you shy.Don’t be someone other than the wonder you are.Every star is important to the skyDouglas Pagels  There’s Nothing You Cannot Do  There’s nothing to fear, you’re as good as

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without~Buddha A Picture of Peace  There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and h

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: “Thinking: the talking of the soul with itself.” ~~Plato THINK! What is a thought? Scientifically speaking, it is nothing more than a random electrical impulse in the brain. If you are relaxing, not focusing on any particular thoughts, your brain continues to fire off those ra

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  “Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.”– Ralph Marston  WHO REALLY CARES  The people who make a difference Please take a moment to answer these questions: Name the five wealthiest people in the world.Name the last five recipients of the Australian o

Fun Fourth Facts! Every 4th of July, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped on 13 times in honor of the original 13 colonies.It is estimated that 150 million pounds of hotdogs are consumed on this day.America actually declared independence on July 2, 1776, in a meeting of the Second Continental

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  “Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness. ”– Deborah Day  A DAILY REMINDER  This is a daily reminderTo relax,To not get angry over small things,To stay calm.This is a daily reminderTo be yourself,To not care what people think,To know you can be

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners”― Laurence Sterne  THE VALUE OF MORAL COURAGE  Courage is a highly admired virtue. Most often we associate the word with physical prowess or bravery. But there’s another form of valor that’s much

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”–Robert Brault  SOME NATURAL HIGHS  As you read this list take just a few moments to think about each one, before going on to the next one. Laughing so hard that your face hurts.No l

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  “Our life is the sum total of all the decisions we make every day, and those decisions are determined by our priorities.”— Myles Munroe  PRIORITIES  So many things to do, I’m always rushing ’roundI wish that I had time to just sit stillI’ll get done all the things I need to d

As remote work became widespread over the last two years, the need for more space pushed some homebuyers out of their comfort zone and into the race for a better and bigger home. So, how much home will $400,000 get you in Arizona? With home prices reaching a national all-time high of $405,000 and an

Happy Memorial Day “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.”– Franklin D. RooseveltOn the occasion of Memorial Day, let us bow our heads in silence to remember and honor the sacrifices of hundreds of men and women who gave their lives fo

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:  “Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.”― Steve Maraboli  LETTING GO  In exactly the same way that birds have to find the courage to let go of a branch in order to actually fly, we must also let go of our emotional branches if w