To Be

I saw a recent posting about establishing an attitude for the day and it made complete sense to me. 

Instead of beginning each day with "What do I have to DO today?" begin each with, "How am I going to BE today?" 

I love that. Make your attitude the day's determiner, not the day's chores. Attitude and outlook are everything. The rest of the day's stuff just fits into whatever tone you decide to set for yourself. 

Lauren Bacall on Life

"...the stress on personal character, demonstrating the importance of the quality of life, the proper attitude towards work. To be good was more important than to be rich. To be kind was more important than owning a house or a car. To respect one's work and do it well, to risk something in life was more important than being a star.

I have a contribution to make. I am not just taking up space in this life. I can add something to the lives I touch. I don't like everything about myself, and I'll never be satisfied, but nobody's perfect."

– Lauren Bacall