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Enjoying life for what it offers

What's just around the corner? You never know, it might be something wonderful even when you're plagued by troubles. Have you ever had a mediocre, or bad day? It starts out okay - maybe even great - then spirals the wrong way. Fridays are famous for tacking in the wrong direction like a sailboat veering wildly off course. You know how it goes. The crisis strikes late in the day, just when you're dreaming about weekend pleasures.

Of course the answer is 'yes', you've had days like that. We all have them. You're smack dab in the middle of a pain-in-the-fanny-crisis, you're scratching your head asking 'why me' - then things turn on a dime. A fabulous idea erupts out of the blue. Or generous assistance from a colleague helps you to march on to victory. Or a hug and support from a loved one reminds you of all that's good and wonderful in your life. Something positive happens that helps you to take one small step after another toward resolution of the current problem. That's the positive side of the coin - the optimistic side - the one on which we should focus all of our attention with faith, hope and determination.

Maybe things 'don't always turn on a dime' right away You struggle for a day, or two, or more. But even when you struggle, things often work out okay over time. Maybe not exactly how you would hope, in the way you would hope, or when you would hope, but things do work out, and better days do arrive.

Anything is possible when you stay flexible, positive, and open to what's just around the corner - be it a turn of events in your favor, your soulmate walking into your life, a brilliant idea, the courage to pursue a dream, a flash of insight, a decision to start a new career . . . you get the idea. When you're able to remain open-minded and optimistic - full of hope and faith in yourself, your talents, your dreams, a higher power . . . the sky is the limit!

Remember: I Resolve To Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let's Go For It!

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