Celebrate the difference. I have been traveling quite a bit these last few weeks and each place has been distinct. Of course the topography and the weather are different but when you really look, the life all around is different as well. The people, plants and animals are dramatically diverse. As I appreciate the beauty and the differences everywhere I begin to realize my own uniqueness. Everywhere I go and everything I do is unique. As I open my heart and really live in the present moment I appreciate and honor myself and my environment.

Positive Thought of the Week:
I choose to be connected. I will pay attention to the life around me and be grateful. I will look for differences and celebrate them. The more I am grateful for life and all of life’s differences the more I am in the present moment. The more in the present moment I am, the lower my stress. The quality of my thoughts determines the quality of my life. I am unique, connected, grateful, and present every day.

Business Thought of the Week:
I will embrace the diversity of my people. Including different opinions, perspectives, values and experiences strengthen me and my team. Diversity builds power out of prejudice. I am always open to new and diverse people and opinions.Over the next couple of weeks I am working with two local clients and developing a series of articles for the Business Journal newspapers. I have really enjoyed traveling these last five weeks. The opportunity to see new places and meet with new people has been wonderful but I am happy (and grateful) to be home.

Please stay in touch and keep spreading the word that changes in the world start with changes in each of us.