Charles Swindoll is my favorite author. I think I've read everything he's written. I have journals filled with his wise words that I've copied out of his books. A few of my favorites are "Living Above the Level of Mediocrity", "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", "Improving Your Serve", and "Laugh Again". Right now I am re-reading his book "Stress Fractures."

“I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude. It is more important than my past, my education, my bankroll, my successes or failures, fame or pain, what other people think of me or say about me, my circumstances, or my position. Attitude keeps me going or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hope. When my attitudes are right, there is no barrier too high, no valley too deep, no dream too extreme, no challenge too great for me.�
Charles R. Swindoll

I couldn't agree with you more. Each day when I awake, I thank God for allowing me another day, then I tell myself it's going to be a great day. That's my choice. Call it hokey, whatever; but my mother has done this her entire life, and goes so far as to open the front door and shout, "Morning World!" She does so with zest and a full heart.

What a great author!

JJ, I remember you sharing this about your Mom a long time ago...and now, every single morning, I remember your Mom, and it ALWAYS helps me rise and shine and greet the world with gladness. I've even managed to open my blinds and silently shout my own "Morning world" and give thanks to God for another beautiful day. Your Mom has touched my heart and helped me more than you will ever know!

I'm reading "Blessings" by Anna Quindlen - I love this book! I am thoroughly engaged and love the characters...

Okay, at the risk of seeming less than esoteric, I'm reading The Sweet Potato Queens Wedding Planner and Divorce Guide. Because sometimes you just gotta laugh.

Hello. I read "Still Alice" about Alzheimer's from the patient's perspective. It's a novel, but the author says she felt a responsibility to be as accurate as possible in defining the evolution of the disease. I also read "Tragedy in Tin Can Holler" a true story about generational domestic violence. Now I am reading "People of the Lie" by M. Scott Peck. Want to hear a weird story? When I came home after visiting my mother and step f, my mind urged me to get "People of the Lie" off my book shelf. So I did, and I set it by my chair without opening it. The next day I told myself that I did not know why I picked up that book, and I put it back on my shelf. Today I was talking to a friend about my visit with my mom and step f, and my friend said, "Have you read People of the Lie? I think it would be beneficial to you now." So, of course, I ran back to the shelf while I was still on the phone with her to re-collect the book. Dotsie, I get attached to my books too, and carry them around, like a pet! Off to read ... Lynn

oh man isnt that good. I have just finished that , definately brought me up. have in my personal library , start your new life in christ ( think thats the name, its at home and I'm going off memory, ) I even go to her web site and get sermons and quotes.

Rachel

Princess
I have used Scott Pecks books for ongoing growth..and agree that People of the Lie is excellent.
The Different Drum likewise...and as a source for counselling study along with Carl Rogers and Eric Berne Scott Peck is a great source.
But in everyday interaction and my own wellbeing I believe Scott Peck has been my guru..
As for the facial expressions noted in the first mentioned book I agree and add that the colour of complexion can give show inheld trauma when speaking to a troubled person.
Just as "The teacher appears when the student is ready" I seem to find books in my own journey in an amazing way..

Elisabeth Kulber Ross as a model is another good friend to me and of course C.S.Lewis
Books and more books...my good friends.
Mountain ash

I just closed the covered of the book "The Secrets of Happily Married women " By Scott Haltzman , M.D and Theresa Foy DiGeronimo

How was it? I like the title. Here's a lonk for those interested:
http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Happily-Ma...5246&sr=1-1

I'm reading a couple books, but enjoying Firefly Lane. More than half finished.