things we desire

The key to success is to focus our conscious mind on things we desire not things we fear.

 ~Brian Tracy

 

* I took this photo of clematis growing the fence in my backyard in Iowa.

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our only reality

The past exists only in our memories, the future only in our plans. The present is our only reality.

–Robert Persig

 

* I took this photo in San Agustinillo, Mexico.

the next level of success

The next level of success comes from thinking the thoughts you haven’t thought before.

-Robert Holden

 

* I took this photo of the Temple of Athena in Assos, Turkey.

plant the seed

Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another. 

–Napolean Hill

 

* I took this photo of goldenrod and apple trees during an early morning run along a country road near the Double J Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan.

to be yourself

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

* I took this photo in San Agustinillo, Mexico. This fun-loving pup joined me for a morning walk on the beach one day.

follow your bliss

Follow your bliss.

-Joseph Campbell

 

* I took this photo of a peony in my backyard in Iowa.

the hand that does not grasp

The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp. 

-John Berry

 

* I took this photo in San Agustinillo in the morning light with the zoom maxed out on my little Canon powershot. A lucky catch!