What person or group do you owe the greatest debt? Was there a special person or group that really helped you become the person you are today? Keywords: inspiration, motivation, debt, thank, mentor, kindness, society Article Body: This is a time of year when many people take stock of all that they are grateful for -- or at least when we should do so. The subconscious may not know the difference between a vividly held dream and reality, but it won t believe you ve become an astronaut unless you believe it yourself! 4. Take Action. Take advantage of any public speaking classes or workshops offered in your area. Remember, learning how to be confident is like learning any other skill - it should be practiced. Keywords: inspiration, motivation, success, dream, fire, difficulty, challenge, dare Article Body: Our church has charged all parents of young children to read a Bible story each day to our children so reading from my son Noah's children's Bible has become a part of our regular bedtime routine. Sometimes I try to hit stories that relate to the current holiday in the Christian calendar and other times we simply pick stories that look interesting to him (there are pictures to help with the choice). This is much harder to do, to sustain, and to elevate within others when you encounter individuals driven by the thought of scarcity and competition. People like Steve Jobs are visionaries that have sought to bring about such shifts in society and in business. One thing I've learned along the way is that it is often better to take the high road. He s pretty cool about those things. Ally, I have got to meet anyone who inspires you this much! Dad! she said with exasperation. I will be at the club tomorrow night. I have always done the things that were important to you. I have always made time to see all of your home Varsity basketball games. I have rearranged appointments to see your away games. Keywords: centering,meditation,awareness,life energy,hurry hiking,time management,priorities,power of presence,being in the moment,personal power,presence,taking charge of your life,purpose,values,living on purpose Article Body: I just got back from Colorado where I spent a week relaxing, re-energizing and revisiting the key values in my life.