Officially recognized by the
2008 50th Anniversary Edition
of the internationally renowned
Chase's Calendar of Events!!!

I think we can all agree that New Year's resolutions don't work,
mainly because we don't stick with them long enough.  I'll be sharing ideas throughout this month to help us all make changes that can have
long lasting effects in our lives, thus truly being able to Change Our Stars!
Along the way we'll become better people, and we'll also be able to
become better influences on everyone around us!

  1.  GRATITUDE - 2007 was "The Year of Miracles!" at Change Your Stars!          Take time to ponder the events of your life in 2007 (and even further back        if you'd like) and make a list of those things that made the year different            and special for you.

  2.  FAITH - Whatever it is that you want, that's good, have faith that it will              come to you this year.

  3.  BELIEVE - "If you can believe it, you can achieve it."

  4.  EXCELLENCE - By choosing to always do your best, no matter what,              you'll raise the level of quality of your life.  And you'll never have to                    second-guess yourself and say, "If only I would have __________".

  5.  FOCUS - The more complete you can focus your thoughts and energy,            the better the results you'll have and the quicker they'll come.

  6.  PERSEVERE - If your goal is worthy of your time and effort then NEVER          give up!  You may never know who else may be depending on you to              achieve that goal.  You ARE important!

  7.  DREAM - Always dream and do whatever is necessary to keep your                dreams alive!  They'll fill your days with purpose and your life with hope.

  8.  PATIENCE - We don't all have the same talents and abilities.  Some of us        are better at some things, and not so good at others.  Strive to be patient          with the shortcomings of others, and you'll discover that others are more          patient with yours.

  9.  TIME - We all have the same 24 hours in our days.  How we spend those        precious hours and minutes determines how well we sleep each night and        how alert we feel each morning.  Being true to yourself and your passions        in life will energize your spirit and each moment will be richer.

10.  INTEGRITY - We can not get lost if we walk the straight and narrow path        of integrity.

11.  WONDER - Begin each day of your life with a genuine sense of wonder!

12.  DARE TO SOAR! - Pull out all the stops, every single obstacle that's held        you back until today.  This is a brand new day, a day like no other you've        ever lived before in your life!  Make the MOST of it!

13.  WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE - After you've done all you can and given        all you have think kindly on yourself.  If you truly have maxed yourself out,        then you can rest at the end of the day knowing that you've done your              very best.

14.  PASSION - Live EVERY day with PASSION and PURPOSE!

15.  LISTEN - Listen to your heart ... it never lies!

16.  VISION - Look beyond yourself and your normal activities.  What can you        do different that would make a difference in your life or in the lives of                those you love and care for ... even a stranger.

17.  BELIEVE - So many people feel that they have to actually see something          before they can believe it exists.  If you want to transform the quality of            your life you must first believe it can happen and then you'll see the                  amazing results.

18.  GRATITUDE - Start each day by giving thanks for a new day and a new          beginning, because every day brings new opportunities, then end each            day by giving thanks for all the blessings you've received.

19.  ENTHUSIASM - Whoever among us has enthusiasm will more often than        not accomplish more than those who have knowledge.

20.  HUMILITY - We don't know it all and we can't do it all.  That's why we              have each other.  Let's link arms and hearts and together we can do SO          much more than any one of us can accomplish alone.

21.  THE PATH - Are we walking on our path or someone else's?  If we're                following our path we're fulfilling God's will and desires for us and we're            blessing others by doing so.  If we're following the path that someone else        chose for us we're not.  Who's path are we on?

22.  CHAMPIONS - You don't have to win the game or the race to be a                    champion.  Actually, your only true competition in life is yourself.  If you            strive to constantly improve, to make each day better, to make someone          else's load a little lighter, and make someone's day a little brighter, then            you will be living the life of a true champion.

23.  IMAGINATION - When was the last time we really let our imaginations run        wild?  There's no harm in it, and who knows what wonderful things might          come from it!  We'll never know unless we try!

24.  SIMPLIFY - Too often we're slowed down in trying to reach a goal simply          because of too much detail along the way.  We need to eliminate the                unnecessary and then we'll arrive at our destination more quickly and              more energized!

25.  CHANCES - Chances are we haven't taken enough chances in our lives.         Have we been playing life too safe?  Without endangering our lives, what        chance might we take today that could enrich our life or the life of                      someone around us?

26.  CARING - When we care enough to give our very best, we'll be blessed            by receiving the very best from others.

27.  TODAY IS THE DAY! - Don't miss it!  Let's drop ALL of the mundane                things we have the habit of getting caught up in and do something today          that we've never done before or that we've been putting off "for a better            day".  TODAY is that better day we've been waiting for!!!

28.  POTENTIAL - So much has been written over the ages about our                    untapped potential.  Let's not let another moment pass without                          discovering our true passions in life and then taking action to fulfill them!

29.  SMILE! - It is truly amazing what a smile can do for someone else,                    especially a stranger.  They're free so share one today!  In fact, why not          share them all day long!  Smiles are also great for reducing stress!

30.  THE GREATEST GIFT - The greatest gift we can give to others is our              time, being totally absorbed in their world and the things they care about.        What a blessing it is to have someone in our life who we know truly cares        about us.

31.  FIND THE ONE - There is someone in your life right now that needs you.        It may be a loved one, a friend, a co-worker ... yes, even a stranger, for a        stranger is simply a friend we haven't met yet!  Be sensitive and reach out        to those around you and you will be a witness to miracles!