Author: John Ingram Walker, MD

A flash of enthusiasm, the excitement of anticipa­tion, a spark of kindness, a hearty laugh—these emotions make us more real to others…and more loving. Believing that we are lovable encourages

Gaze affectionately into the mirror and repeat, “You are so beautiful. You are so wonderful. I love you so.” Is that self-love? No, that’s narcissism and a psychoanalyst will put

With each new day, our happiness depends more on our attitude than our circumstances. If an abundant life depends on our choices and it does why not choose happiness now?

Imagination powerfully influences successful out­comes. When imagination and willpower compete, the imagination always wins. Force of will never keeps you striving for success, but proper visualization will. Visualization will make

At a fruit stand the farmer arranged his blueberries in attractive baskets but said nothing to the first ten customers who passed him. Only one person purchased blueberries. He offered the

Two shoe salesmen were given a new territory on a Pacific island. Immediately upon arrival, the first sales­man placed an urgent call to the home office:  “Get me out of

A fishing guide once said that catching a trout depends more on who’s holding the pole than the bait that’s on the hook. “Optimists catch more fish,” he said. “They

The mind is like a computer: Our lips are the keyboard; our cerebral cortex is the storage disk. Negative talk programs our storage disk (the subcon­scious mind) for poor outcomes;

During our visit to Lyon, France we toured Cathedrale Saint-Jean Baptiste. Begun in the twelfth century and completed in 1497, the cathedral has an astronomical clock from the 14th century.

Poor emotional health robs us of valuable time and prevents us from enjoying a balanced life. The good news: Our emotional health depends on our attitude. The proper attitude creates a

A cheerful heart does good like medicine, but a crushed spirit dries the bones.                                  

These Suggestions will help you find time for the important things in life: Reduce paperwork Clearing your desk will help you focus on what’s important Toss low priority paperwork and