Good morning! A simple sentence can have so much power behind it. I have always loved the work of Shakti Gawain. I was fortunate to stumble across her book Creative Visualization when I was only fourteen years old. That book taught me the power of my own thinking and how to use affirmations to improve the quality of my life (and eliminate self-destructive habits.) The concept here is simple: each day, we have the power to choose how much light we let in and how much light we cast around us. We let light in by "feeding the soul," through good deeds, kindness, and prayer.

 Your Turn: Imagine that you have a "Spiritual Bank Account." Each time you pray, do an act of kindness or practice positive self-reflection, a deposit is made into that register. That balance determines the light within you and thus the light you can shine onto others. How does your account look? If it is looking like things might "bounce," grab your short-term to-do list and make some plans to fix it.

 Today's Affirmation: Today, I renew my commitment to refuel and re-energize so that I may have more light within to cast onto the world around me.

And don't forget to greet the day with my favorite quote..
"Something great is going to happen today, I can't wait to see what it is!" -- Brook Noel

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Summer Special

August 4 - 31

Register for any online class and receive a voucher to use for another course-- free!Register for 2 courses, receive 2 vouchers.
Register for 3 courses, receive 3 vouchers, etc.

 

Register for any of the seven online classes below and for each class you register for you will receive a voucher for another course of your choice free. Vouchers are good for 2 years.
 

Here are the seven classes remaining in 2009:

Starts August 26: Searching for Something: How to discover and live your values, passions and purpose
Starts August 10: Paper Piles & Files: How to build a manageable file and reference system for archival paper
Starts September 7: High Energy Living: 5 Weeks to Optimal Energy and Rejuvenate Mind, Body & Soul
Starts September 14: Extreme Home Makeover: 10 Weeks to the Home You Want

Starts October 10: The 10 Weeks of Christmas: Your Journey to a Stress-Free and Celebratory Holiday

Starts October 26: Everyday Paper Piles: How to Manage Every Day Paper and Stay On Top of It (Instead of Beneath!)
Starts November 9: Self-Discovery Workshop

To learn more about any of these course please visit:http://www.maketodaymatter.net/classes.htm