Each day is new, I awake with gratitude for all I have experienced in this life to this point, the good, the bad, the ugly.  In my desire to look forward, at times I must look over my shoulder and catch glimpses of my past in order to grow.   

Mistakes and consequence can be the most inspiring teachers in life, as long as change and correction of behavior are the outcome.  I truly believe that success is based on a basic list of attributes, a list that at times in life I have faltered upon and I continue to strive for…

Honesty

Compassion

Trustworthiness

Generosity of spirit

Fairness

Self respect

Self discipline 

It has been and will continue to be a struggle to accomplish this list in its entirety, each and every day.  Though without struggle and hard work in every way, what would life be worth?