I pray for continued clarity of purpose so that I may hold my vision steady and keep my focus on needs and success of others, which in turn shall bring me my success.

I pray for wisdom to expect abundance in my life, that it surrounds me and is available for taking and to be shameless and unapologetic upon its receipt, for I deserve abundance.

I pray for a cheerful countenance, be it clear or cloudy skies and that I may radiate and infect others with my positive attitude.

I pray for trust of others that they may recognize my sincerity and true intentions so that we may move forward together.

I pray for strength to fend off adversity and use my desire and determination as both weapon and shield.

I pray for courage to carry forth my convictions during battle of business and to resist temptation to a quicker monetary result when such temptation compromises these things for which I stand.

Sheila discussed twists and turns through past decade with her new friend, Danelle, over a Mocha Java at her neighborhood coffee house. The aroma of baking bread filled room as her hands gestured with her eyes wide. Her hearty laugh rose through room. Danelle stated simply, "Your life has been anything but dull! How do you do it?"

Sheila paused as she allowed her warm drink to fill her throat and chest. Looking contemplative, she softly said, "I would not have it any other way."

Eric Hoffer, twentieth century American social theorist said, "The remarkable thing is that it is crowded life that is most easily remembered. A life full of turns, achievements, disappointments, surprises, and crises is a life full of landmarks. The empty life has even its few details blurred, and cannot be remembered with certainty."

Making most of your landmark experiences will insure your life will be both memorable and filled with meaning.

Here is how to maximize your landmark experiences:

1. Facing a landmark experience with gratitude is sure to energize it towards positive. Being grateful for something which on surface looks contrary to your plan for life is highly unnatural. Perhaps THIS is why it is so effective. As ridiculous as it sounds, practice tiniest gratitude for situation, and grow that gratitude daily. You will notice a difference in a short period of time, guaranteed.