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Do you ever daydream . . . imagine all the wonderful possibilities? Maybe spend part of a weekend afternoon laying on your back, watching the clouds roll by in a crisp blue sky? As you ponder the clouds, do you consider your dreams and the possibility that you could one day make them a 'real' part of your life? We are taught, as children that staring mindlessly out the window during class is not a good habit to develop, for good reason - to learn, you need to pay attention and absorb the lessons presented.

As adults, in our always-on, multi-tasking, get-it-done, work-work-work society, we all too often leave little time to take good care of body, mind and soul . . . to have a little fun and maybe even ponder all the wonderful possibilities in daydreams. I frequently fall victim to that mentality and have been known to habitually burn the candle at both ends. But I recognize that it is unhealthy to work all the time, leaving little time for play, relaxation and self-care. I not only recognize the danger of overwork and burn-out, I am proactively striving, each day, to do something about it: Take small daily steps to promote my own health and happiness. That effort includes regular exercise, a diet increasingly focused on fresh fruits and vegetables, meditation, and 'yes' daydreaming about my dreams and desires.

I intend to 'Imagine The Possibilities', daily, as part of my effort to promote good health and happiness, and to breathe life into my dreams, resolutions and goals. Where you focus your attention matters. If you dwell constantly on nagging worries, negative self-talk, or the problem du jour (there is always a new daily problem, or irritant), then little time remains for joy, creativity, learning, laughing, lending a hand, and a myriad of other positive activities and thoughts.

Personally, if I face writer's block, a nagging problem that eludes a quick solution, or minor daily frustrations, I will head outdoors for a long walk and it always makes me feel better. I change the channel to something more pleasant, something that I love to do, and typically I return with fresh energy that enables me to resolve some of my pending issues. Some challenges, of course, take days and months to resolve - like finding a new job (new clients in my case), improving health, finding a mate, finishing a college degree (or finding the wherewith-all to return to school), to name just a few. But when you leave yourself open to the notion that 'it is possible to achieve

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