October 3,

"Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure.”~Norman Vincent Peale

A person’s outlook or attitude on life is fundamental to every aspect of his or her life. One’s perspective or outlook plays a huge role in quality of life and general health. Before planting the feet on the floor in the morning, a choice can be made as to how to approach the day. Will it be faced with a positive or negative perspective? How can I help you, or will it be what can you do for me?

Norman Vincent Peale’s books have been in our home for more than 20 years. He is the one of the earlier people whose focus was on a positive outlook. Spending a few minutes with him can be uplifting and encouraging. I am grateful for the simple truth of his work.

This is a fun image that was quickly taken with a cell phone on Pearl Street mall in Boulder. Despite its poor quality it conveys a unique quality of perspective. The young man saw a need for his touch. He provided a smile and a glimpse of life from another perspective.

“How you think about a problem is more important than the problem itself – so always think positively. Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So believe the answer will come. It will.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

Peace.