What do we reflect to others about themselves? How much does that reflection influence their lives?

We have so much we can invest in the Emotional Bank Accounts of other people. The more we can see people in terms of their unseen potential, the more we can use our imagination rather than our memory.

We can refuse to label them and we can "see" them in fresh ways each time we're with them.

Thinking Positively

Our thoughts are the roots of all our actions and beliefs, and their influence permeates all facets of our lives. Consequently, we benefit greatly from positive thinking, which engenders confidence and self-worth. Make a positive statement about yourself, such as "I am a successful and happy person," several times a day with true conviction. Your mind will respond by creating a sense of yourself that this positive assessment.

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to ___ today.'

5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.

7. Make time to practice prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of warm water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. GOD heals almost everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death)!!! Hey, I'm thinking of ya!

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for_____. Today, I accomplished_____.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

40. May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!

Lie on the floor or on a bed. Place the 4-inch ball under your back. Find an area that is sore or painful. Let yourself soften onto the ball, waiting there until your body and your muscles are loose, and more fluid.

Breathe slowly and let yourself "melt" over the ball. Stay on the ball, softening, for 3 to 5 minutes. Move the ball to a new spot, searching again for soreness to 'melt it away.'.

Now roll over onto your belly, trying the ball anywhere in the area between your ribs and your pelvis. Soften, breathe deeply and feel yourself getting more fluid and at ease.

We have had some great therapists come and go since we opened in 2005, but those that have left, have created a need for new therapists. If there is anyone out there that knows of a physical therapist that wants to work 30 hours a week in a very relaxed atmosphere, have them give us a call.