No matter what it is you’re working on...

Chef’s Note: No matter what it is you’re working on, everything that touches the product MUST be of the highest possible quality.  Integrity is a key ingredient here, along with Self-Confidence and Perseverance.  You must demand the best of yourself, insist on the best from others, and never settle for anything less.  

If we are peaceful, if we are happy...

"If we are peaceful, if we are happy, we can smile and blossom like a flower, and everyone in our family, our entire society, will benefit from our peace." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Faith is the bird that is singing in the dark...

"Faith is the bird that is singing in the dark trusting that the light will come." ~ Wally Amos

Life is never really what it seems...

“Remember, the universe is a friendly and supportive place. Life is never really what it seems. It is always more.” ~ Wally Amos

Faith...

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. ~ Hebrews 11:1

Go to Grow...

Thank you God! Thank you for the ability to greet each day with gratitude and a positive outlook – seeing each circumstance not as an obstacle but as an opportunity to grow and allow my faith to see your hand at work in this life. I firmly believe that we “go to things” so that we can GROW through things…think…we GO to GROW! See the Opportunity…

The quality of my life matters...

 The quality of my life matters and I strive to live the best I can! My goal is to live out the plan set before me. Focus on the good things and give thanks. I practice healthy habits, because when I feel good physically I feel good emotionally. Everywhere I see a new source of happiness. Today, I choose to look at life through appreciative eyes focusing on the small things that bring joy, health and happiness.

“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.”

I know I am valuable...

No matter what is happening in my life, I know I am valuable and my life has meaning and true purpose. Because I see the beauty in my life, I am able to accept what comes to me and appreciate all of it. I give thanks to the life force that creates and sustains me. I appreciate and make use of every moment I have been given.

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” ~ Dalai Lama

What you give attention to grows...

What you give attention to grows ~ plain and simple. Instead of giving attention to what you don’t have or the negative things…cultivate, be thankful and focus on what you do have. Every seed you plant and nurture will reap a harvest in due time.

"Love the inner you and keep moving ahead, because you can't stand still and improve at the same time." ~ Wally Amos

You're either in or you're out...

“There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either in or you're out. There's no such thing as life in-between.” ~ Pat Riley 

Your life deserves better than a half-hearted effort. Meet your goals with a weak handshake and they’ll soon be waving you goodbye. Since you probably don’t want to look back on a life full of “almost made it” memories, it’s time for total commitment. Leave it all on the field, don’t hold anything back. Is there anything more satisfying than pouring out your entire being, straddling the cliff, reaching your total limit, then looking up and realizing that oh-my-gosh-I-can’t-believe-I-really-did-it? And is there anything more tragic than failing and realizing you could have done more? If you feel “out” of your current life, that’s okay. Make your first goal to build a life that you can get “in”-to. Then don’t look back. Make every day count and live purposefully, live energetically, live completely.  ~ Via Life Quotes