“Choose to be optimistic. It feels better.” – Dalai Lama
“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities.” – Norman Vincent Peale
Always do right. This will gratify some and astonish the rest. – Mark Twain
If you’ve ever had people trying to tell you what and how to do something you’re working toward personally or professionally – yet have never achieved anything in your field, relationships, etc. and they seem to feel they have all the answers for your life without your ever asking for advice – this might resonate! I knew someone who knew the secret to winning the lottery, though they’d never even won even a small prize. Walk the path of your own life – ignore the know it all’s, naysayers and crabs in the barrel of life.
Harper’s Bazaar, 1988.
Photographer: Francesco Scavullo
You don’t have to be at sea to allow for a bit of breathing room and mental space in the midst of your day. Visualize a peaceful place, remove mental clutter for a few seconds or minutes.
Breathe. Relax.
Photo: Jody Watley (c) 2013
Taken at sea aboard Soul Train Cruise February 2013.
Every day may not be perfect or meet our expectations. One of my dear friends once said “Every day can’t be lollipops and rainbows”, which is so true. Like you, I’m prone to my moods and challenges even when the sun is shining. We deal with disappointments, frustrations and so forth – but I’m a firm believer in counting blessings not woes. So, “LIVE” “LOVE” and most of all keep your sense of humor and “LAUGH” – it’s always good for the soul! 
Photo: Luke Duval
Makeup: Billy B.
Hair: Syd Curry