http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd positive thoughts, ideas, and conversation to help you find success in life Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:22:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are nine characteristics that we can work on to improve our relationships and build strong new ones. We rarely enjoy all nine but with time and effort we can build great fellowship with one another. 1. Authenticity – we share our true feelings 2. Confidentiality – we do not gossip 3. Courtesy – we respect ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/173 I’m not a big Hallmark holiday guy, but this one has a lot of history and more importantly, I welcome the idea of people being nice to each other for a whole day. Ok, that’s not really my point. I know that we have turned this day into another silly ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/172 This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/171 Hi there. I'm just testing to see if I can add music. In this case, it is a recording of Emily, Mitch, and Nathan in our living room. Nathan wrote "Bedtime Blues". http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/170 We are one week into the new year. Did you create some new goals? How is it working out for you? I have spent many years developing my personal goal system and I have made plenty of mistakes as well as some successes. I learned that I am resistant to certain ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/168 2009 was challenging for most people including me but like so many things, it’s all relative. We sometimes lose sight of just how fortunate we are. I can’t remember the last time someone tried to kill me – in fact, I don’t think anyone ever tried to kill me, and ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/167 OK Facebook , Twitter, and Blog following People – Hear Me Please We are nearing the end of 2009 and looking forward to a bright 2010. To all my FaceBook friends who are in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area, I want to tell you about an interesting phenomenon that you ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/166 For those of you who celebrate the Christmas holiday, I wish you a blessed and joyous Christmas. For anyone who appreciates God by any name, I wish you peace and joy during this season. For everyone, I wish you life success in whatever terms you choose. Lee http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/165 ‘Tis the season for celebration of Christ's birth. During these dark days of winter in Chicagoland it’s a good time to take note that the winter solstice has long been celebrated as a time of rebirth. The sun will reach it’s low point on the horizon bouncing off the Tropic ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/164 Thanksgiving in the United States was informally and later formally designated as a time of thanksgiving to God. Today I am thankful to God for my life, my family and friends, my country, and for the grace that has been shown to me through the years. We, as a ... http://www.lifesuccess.com/blogs/totd/archives/163