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What do you believe in? What to you stand for? In other words what are your values? Values lie at the very heart of all you do, because values create the core of your personality and character. Only when your values are clear and you honor then, can you experience consistent self- confidence and self-esteem. Think about what is important to you. Ask yourself, "What do I value?" "To what do I aspire?" and even "What do I despise?" Honest answers to these questions make you secure, confident and strong. Do you live a life consistent with your values? If not, make changes until you can answer, "Yes!" Jane Powell EIGHT GIFTS THAT DON'T COST A CENT This simple checklist can help measure how you are nurturing your relationships. The author of these thoughts is unknown, but deeply appreciated. The Gift of Listening But you must really listen. Don't interrupt, don't daydream, don't plan your response. Just listen. The Gift of Affection Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends. The Gift of Laughter Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you." The Gift of Solitude There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others. The Gift of a Favor Every day, go out of your way to do something kind. The Gift of a Written Note It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime. The Gift of a Compliment A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day. The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone. These are eight important ways we can contribute toward whole and healthy relationships. They cost nothing, yet they may well be the most valuable gifts we can ever offer another. Steve Goodier You have what it takes to live life at its best. You have what it takes to achieve genuine and lasting excellence. Your current situation, whatever it may be, is a perfectly workable starting point. You have what it takes to move positively forward in the direction of your own choosing. Success and fulfillment, excellence and achievement are not mere matters of luck. Rather, they flow directly from your choices. And you have what it takes to choose the path that will take you to your most treasured dreams. It is a path that is chosen not once, but over and over again in each moment, each thought, each action and each decision. You have what it takes to be focused, disciplined, purposeful and effective. For you can think and act, learn and adapt, work and build toward any goal you choose to follow. You have what it takes to do the things that must be done to get you where you most want to go. Choose to make use of your astounding abilities now, and again and again as each day goes by. Ralph Marston