I am writing this on January 21, 2015. For seven years, as a convenience to those who wish to read it this way, I have published a copy of each day's Daily Motivator message on this blog.
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Ralph Marston
Author and Publisher - The Daily Motivator
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Work on it
If there's a problem, work on it. Instead of wishing there was no problem, or complaining, feeling sorry for yourself, or running away from the problem, work on it.
Sooner or later you're going to have to work on it. So make it sooner, and get the problem behind you.
If there's something you would like to create in your life, work on it. Work on it, and bring it out of the realm of fantasy into the living reality of your world.
Any situation can be improved when you work on it. Though it does indeed seem simple and obvious, you always benefit by reminding yourself to work on it.
You don't have to remain stuck, or frustrated, discouraged or ineffective. Work on it, and feel the unique joy of making real progress.
Life is a blessing, and in countless ways you can make it even more so. Work on it, and discover again and again how much good you can do.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Sooner or later you're going to have to work on it. So make it sooner, and get the problem behind you.
If there's something you would like to create in your life, work on it. Work on it, and bring it out of the realm of fantasy into the living reality of your world.
Any situation can be improved when you work on it. Though it does indeed seem simple and obvious, you always benefit by reminding yourself to work on it.
You don't have to remain stuck, or frustrated, discouraged or ineffective. Work on it, and feel the unique joy of making real progress.
Life is a blessing, and in countless ways you can make it even more so. Work on it, and discover again and again how much good you can do.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Skip the outrage
Expressing outrage is a very poor way to show how much you care. In fact, too many people use the dramatic expression of outrage as a substitute for actual caring and commitment.
The way to truly care is not with loud, abrasive outrage. It is with beneficial, sustained effort.
Nobody really benefits from anyone else being offended and outraged. What people benefit from are quiet acts of kindness, encouragement, support, respect and generosity.
Instead of loudly proclaiming your values, consider all the many ways you can live them. Instead of putting on a show, put forth some real, sustained, helpful effort.
Lashing out is a sure sign of weakness. Living with goodness, quiet determination and generosity is evidence of true strength.
Be strong, and skip the outrage. Be strong, and make the necessary effort, again and again, to make the world a better place.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
The way to truly care is not with loud, abrasive outrage. It is with beneficial, sustained effort.
Nobody really benefits from anyone else being offended and outraged. What people benefit from are quiet acts of kindness, encouragement, support, respect and generosity.
Instead of loudly proclaiming your values, consider all the many ways you can live them. Instead of putting on a show, put forth some real, sustained, helpful effort.
Lashing out is a sure sign of weakness. Living with goodness, quiet determination and generosity is evidence of true strength.
Be strong, and skip the outrage. Be strong, and make the necessary effort, again and again, to make the world a better place.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Monday, January 19, 2015
When you choose
You will be miserable when you choose to be miserable. You will be happy when you choose to be happy.
You don't need a certain job or activity, or a certain collection of possessions, or a specific set of circumstances in order to enjoy life. You must simply choose to enjoy life.
You can choose in any situation to feel whatever way you wish to feel. When you choose to feel empowered, fulfilled and positively purposeful, you are.
Do you wish to be old, young, rich, poor, smart, foolish, useless or highly effective? It is all in the way you look at life, and all in the way you choose.
Yes, there are solid objective realities about which you cannot do very much. What matters to you, though, is your subjective viewpoint, which is always yours to choose.
You are the way you choose to be. Choose your own unique greatness, and your choice makes life greater with each passing day.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
You don't need a certain job or activity, or a certain collection of possessions, or a specific set of circumstances in order to enjoy life. You must simply choose to enjoy life.
You can choose in any situation to feel whatever way you wish to feel. When you choose to feel empowered, fulfilled and positively purposeful, you are.
Do you wish to be old, young, rich, poor, smart, foolish, useless or highly effective? It is all in the way you look at life, and all in the way you choose.
Yes, there are solid objective realities about which you cannot do very much. What matters to you, though, is your subjective viewpoint, which is always yours to choose.
You are the way you choose to be. Choose your own unique greatness, and your choice makes life greater with each passing day.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Fulfilling your potential
You have a large amount of unrealized potential. Choose today, right now, to begin fulfilling more of that great potential.
Don't let the best of your beauty, your unique value, your possibilities stay locked up inside you. Give yourself the enjoyment and satisfaction of living to do all you know you can do, and more.
Give all of life the gift of your very best efforts. Instead of merely having the capability for achievement, create the reality of achievement.
You can do so much more with your days than merely getting through them. With your focused and purposeful effort, you can transform fleeting moments into lasting value.
Let this world know, in the best possible way, that you are here to make a difference. Make this day count, through all you do, for things that are good and right and meaningful.
Leave the excuses, the insecurities and the doubts behind. You know how very much you can do, and how much of a difference you can create, so get busy and make it all happen.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Don't let the best of your beauty, your unique value, your possibilities stay locked up inside you. Give yourself the enjoyment and satisfaction of living to do all you know you can do, and more.
Give all of life the gift of your very best efforts. Instead of merely having the capability for achievement, create the reality of achievement.
You can do so much more with your days than merely getting through them. With your focused and purposeful effort, you can transform fleeting moments into lasting value.
Let this world know, in the best possible way, that you are here to make a difference. Make this day count, through all you do, for things that are good and right and meaningful.
Leave the excuses, the insecurities and the doubts behind. You know how very much you can do, and how much of a difference you can create, so get busy and make it all happen.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Give nourishment
Every part of life requires regular nourishment. If anything in your life seems to be going downhill, it is probably not receiving enough good, solid nourishment and positive attention.
You cannot eat one big meal and expect it to last for a week. Not only physical, but also mental and spiritual nourishment must come in continuing portions to support a healthy, fulfilling life.
Nourishment must also be of good quality in order to be beneficial. Just as you can't expect to live well on junk food, you can't expect to live a good life in a mentally or spiritually toxic environment.
Nourish your mind, nourish your body and nourish your spirit with quality substance. All that you do on a moment-by-moment basis combines to influence the way your life unfolds.
Every experience, every situation, every tick of the clock is an opportunity to nourish some part of your life. As you go through each day, keep that in mind, and provide your life with good, positive nourishment all along the way.
Good nourishment makes what is good, better, and what is strong, stronger. Give good nourishment to your life, your values, your thoughts and your dreams, and enjoy as it all grows richer, brighter and stronger.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
You cannot eat one big meal and expect it to last for a week. Not only physical, but also mental and spiritual nourishment must come in continuing portions to support a healthy, fulfilling life.
Nourishment must also be of good quality in order to be beneficial. Just as you can't expect to live well on junk food, you can't expect to live a good life in a mentally or spiritually toxic environment.
Nourish your mind, nourish your body and nourish your spirit with quality substance. All that you do on a moment-by-moment basis combines to influence the way your life unfolds.
Every experience, every situation, every tick of the clock is an opportunity to nourish some part of your life. As you go through each day, keep that in mind, and provide your life with good, positive nourishment all along the way.
Good nourishment makes what is good, better, and what is strong, stronger. Give good nourishment to your life, your values, your thoughts and your dreams, and enjoy as it all grows richer, brighter and stronger.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Live real
Life is messy, uncertain, difficult, inconvenient, and wonderful. Live the real wonder, and not just an imitation.
Get your hands dirty, get your feet wet, and do something for the sheer joy of it. Unplug from the so-called conventional wisdom and serve yourself up some delicious original thoughts.
Take the most stimulating, interesting, thought-provoking and enjoyable route, not merely the quickest one. Stop along the way, and discover something you had no idea was there.
Fill your time with activities for which there is no sanitized, diluted, pre-programmed app. You are a unique, original spirit, so live up to that glorious potential.
Feel the texture of life in all its diversity. Stop comparing yourself to what others have done and start expressing the singular beauty of what it means to be you.
There's no joy in living as one of a million copies. Live real, live rich, and live the unique joy that only you can create.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
Get your hands dirty, get your feet wet, and do something for the sheer joy of it. Unplug from the so-called conventional wisdom and serve yourself up some delicious original thoughts.
Take the most stimulating, interesting, thought-provoking and enjoyable route, not merely the quickest one. Stop along the way, and discover something you had no idea was there.
Fill your time with activities for which there is no sanitized, diluted, pre-programmed app. You are a unique, original spirit, so live up to that glorious potential.
Feel the texture of life in all its diversity. Stop comparing yourself to what others have done and start expressing the singular beauty of what it means to be you.
There's no joy in living as one of a million copies. Live real, live rich, and live the unique joy that only you can create.
-- Ralph Marston
Copyright (c) 2015 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. From The Daily Motivator at http://greatday.com where you will find an archive of more than 4,500 positive messages plus books, CDs, motivational videos and more. Permission is given to post online only if this entire notice is included.
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