Hey There,

Lately, including myself, I've seen more and more people feeling "down" about stuff in their life. We all experience it and I'm not afraid to admit it even thought I'm the "Master Motivator."

So what do we do? Wallow in our muck and hope someone comes to rescue us from our own self-created insanity? Or, do we examine carefully what got us to this place and more importantly, what's gonna get US out?

"The truth hurts" is a statement we've heard a thousand times and guess what...it's true sometimes. However, and this is big so stay with me, what hurts the most sometimes causes the most growth. Whether we like it or not, after it's all passed, we look back and are usually stronger for having faced the crap and survived.

Ultimately, it's all about survival or as I like to call it - LIVING! We have to cherish every moment and not waste it on self pitty because our little plan has taken a right turn in life.

I was helping a complete stranger today and it was great! I asked him "How ya doin?" and his reply "Hangin' in there." I said "That sounds really desperate - hanging and all." He proceeded to tell me about the cost of gas, his complaining customers, the news...etc.

So, I asked him "How do those problems compare to families living in Somalia who would just love to have the running water you're wasting down the sink instead of having to drink it with dirt?" IMMEDIATELY he turned around and said "You're absolutely right! Ask me the question again!" So, I did and his reply (can you guess) was different and he even smiled!

It really only takes a few minutes to shift your thinking from crap to cool. The key is telling your heart and mind what's good versus what's missing. If you quit looking so much at what's missing you'll see a HECK of a lot more of what's good. I promise!

Well, I must go focus myself on what's positive and how I can give more and take less

All my best until next time!

Christopher