Mariposa Kisses (aka Dianne's Blog)

After about 10,000 attempts, Thomas Edison finally invented the incandescent light bulb. When asked if he thought he was a failure for the previous 9,999 attempts, he answered that he wasn't; he realized that he had simply discovered a bunch of ways not to make a light bulb. Each night when we turn on the lights, I'm thankful that Edison chose not to give up. And that's my challenge to you and to myself. Let's not give up on our lofty dreams and ambitions. Let's use those aspirations to fuel and change the world together for good. Don't think about your failures; focus instead, on the areas where you've had success in your life--- maybe even just by changing the life of one person. Perhaps you made someone smile today or laugh at a new joke. Your mind is a powerful tool; if you decide to believe the wrong thing about yourself--- that you're a failure and a loser--- then your demise is your own fault. Try to turn it around by focusing on the things that are true instead---- that you are talented, beautiful, smart, and creative beyond belief. Keep me posted on some of your recent accomplishments and some of your far fetched day-dreams as well; I'd love to hear from you.