"What did I try to do today and fail at?" Ask yourself this question often. Why? Because it is the trying that opens doors to wisdom. It is our failures that move us to success. Try something new everyday. If you fail, you have tried. If you don't try, you have failed.

Turn your scars into stars! A famous TV pastor made that slogan popular, but have you ever really thought about the scars of your life and what you have done with them? Are they old wounds that you still nurse, or have you turned them into trophies of battles won and lessons learned? When others view our lives, may their eyes be filled with stars!

Ever honked your horn at someone who sits too long at a traffic light when it turns green, or drives too slowly on the interstate? Responding with impatience is most unkind. Who knows what circumstances have come their way to cause their mind to wander? An illness of a family member, bad news from afar, a relationship breakup, loss of a job or worse . . . . be quick to have patience and slow to react. No one knows what goes on in a stranger's world. Make sure you do not add unkindness to it.

Sometimes the road before us is winding. Often we cannot see what lies around the bend. Our future is uncertain. Don't take the time to worry. Continue walking, putting one foot in front of the other, one step at a time. Your path will unfold before you as you keep doing the next right thing.

If you find yourself in a situation in which you are in constant turmoil, you have three choices: You must either allow yourself to accept it and live in peace as it is, or you must do something to change it. If changing the situation is impossible, then follow peace and leave.

Do you ever find yourself in the company of those who talk down to you or judge your every move? Perhaps they just don't accept your values, your thoughts or who you are. Do you feel appreciated or unappreciated? Do you feel loved or unloved? This very simple rule of thumb will save you countless heartaches: Go where you are celebrated, not tolerated!