- I don't have time or money: Need to evaluate priorities. Are things which take up your time more important that what you would like to do? Can you begin to change things in some ways to save more? This one will take a bit of work and some sacrifice if you really want to do something else.

- I'm too old/young: Colonel Sanders was in his eighties when he began his Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. Anne Frank was a young girl when she wrote her diary which is still published and read throughout world.

- I don't know what I want to do: You may not know exactly what you want to do, but there is something in back of your mind that is important. Especially if you know you're not happy in what you are doing now, you know there is more you want out of life.

- I want to do too much: No one says you can't do a little of everything. Just have to pick one that will set groundwork for others. Find what is common thread in things you would like, and start there. You can branch off once that foundation is in place.

- The universe is out to get me: Not at all. Once you make up your mind and begin heading in some direction, universe will open up in ways you can't see right now. People will come into your life, events will take place, and you will begin to see a bit further each day. But you have to make first moves.

Motivational speaker Les Brown in his book "It's Not Over Until You Win," tells a story of a keynote speaker at a National Speakers Association conference he attended. The speaker was perhaps worst speaker Les had ever heard. By end of his presentation, more than two-thirds of audience had walked out.

The speaker, noticing this said something that pretty much sums up this column.

"The reason I am up here (Doing) and you are sitting down there (watching) is because I represent thoughts you have rejected for yourself."

Just something to think about.

We all have our genius with which we can make our world and that of others a more beautiful place. Part of being a member of brotherhood of man is sharing our gifts with each other. What will bring your tear of joy?

And one more question, who in your life gently turns you around when you are facing in wrong direction so you can see your standing ovation?

And Today . . .

Read these words from “Ode to Joy”:

“Let us raise our voices in more pleasing and more joyful sounds!”

Sing today. Sing, sing, sing happiest songs you know. As words flow out of your mouth with gusto, feel every cell in your body spinning and dancing and cavorting with joy. Each song will be a workout of gladness for your whole being. Yeah, it may feel silly at first but do it anyway. Soon happiness will permeate you and all feelings of silliness will fly out window, never to return.

Get others to sing with you. Let’s make this day an international day of song

if you find yourself in a situation where you cannot sing right that moment, hum in your head. Head humming is highly beneficial for you, too.

Make today a symphony of song and jubilation. And before you go to sleep, give yourself a rousing round of applause. What a day this can be.