Morning Motivation

Truth be the guide - I heard this quote for the first time in Newtown, PA. Being from Elmira, NY the idea that I'd travel four hours south for what I'm sure is bantered about in the adopted home of Samuel Clemens has always caught my attention. I attribute my keen interest of anything "Mark Twain" to our shared connection - me, Sam and Elmira - there is no way I miss Mark Twain quotes in public settings. The same way I never miss a Tommy Hilfiger logo in any elevator...but that's another post!

Shared by a guidance counselor at a child of mine's high school orientation - upon hearing it I was immediately struck. Bells and words rang and shot across my mind - "Be prepared.", "Plan.", "Do the hardest thing first.", "Get up...move!" As though I were in the middle of a bright spotlight and everyone was waiting for me to...actually no one was even looking at me. Yet I was stunned. Anyone looking was sure to see me holding my breath from acute self-awareness. New knowledge that there may be a way for me to grow and imagine things differently.

Walking into the orientation that day I never imagined I'd enjoy eating frogs so much! You?