(Originally published January 15, 2013)
Dear BB's,
Super excited about our first meeting of the year so I can tell you how amazing you are and how honored I am that you choose to work with us at Beachy Beach.
As you know I talk quite a bit about attitude and its importance in our happiness in life and our overall success. I think for myself personally it is the one thing that has made the MOST difference in my life. The way that I have chosen to keep that enthusiasm level high is by reading good stuff every day so today for my happy note I decided just to share a few of my faves!!! Most of my good stuff comes from my idol Zig Ziglar. Part of my breakfast is a big heaping of happy thoughts, affirmations and readings and lots of time on my knees!!!
"You are "number one" when you do the best you can with what you have every day" I have found if I get up with the idea in mind that I want to make a difference in the lives of others then no matter what has happened during the day I can go to be feeling like I am number one!!!
NOW THIS IS A BIG ONE!!! SO SAY IT SEVERAL TIMES TO YOURSELF!!!
"REMEMBER THAT ALL THE WATER IN THE WORLD WON'T SINK YOUR BOAT IF IT DOESN'T GET INSIDE. RISE ABOVE IT. Abe Lincoln said on my many occasions that , "When Criticism comes my way, I will rise above it."
Keep in mind if you are successful YOU WILL encounter criticism especially from those that are sitting on the sidelines doing NOTHING.
And to wrap it up in a big happy bow…. This should be your mantra….
Intense belief in a cause or a goal is one of the most powerful forces on earth.
No matter what the odds may be, or how insurmountable the barriers appear, belief dictates that there is a way. Success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination. And in fact I have found that the most ordinary of people are the ones that make great things happen because of their belief in something bigger than themselves. There is a force in this universe that rises up to meet you when your belief is stronger than your seeming ability. It is almost MAGIC!!!
You continue to astound and delight me with your enthusiasm and your drive. You have to be the most amazing group ever assembled in one place with one cause!!! Remember that our mission is and always will be to make life brighter and sweeter for all that we come in contact with. We are a Golden Rule company and we shout out loud and clear with our actions that, "The only people we have to get even with are those who have helped us."
I love you and am so honored to be a part of your life.
Karen