I can’t go skydiving, I have to be practical.

I can’t go to my nieces graduation, I have to go to work.

I can’t attend my high school reunion, I have to lose weight.

I can’t hike Manchu Picchu this summer, I have to paint the house.

When it comes right down to it, there are very few have to’s in life. You have to be born, and you have to die. In between, the rest of your life is pretty much up to you.

Why build a prison for yourself with have to’s, can’ts, or they won’t let me’s? Instead guide your life with I can, I want to, I choose to, I can’t wait to…

I can…

I want…

I choose to…

I can’t wait to…

We become happier, much happier, when we realize that life is an opportunity rather than an obligation. -Mary Augustine

Don’t spend your precious time asking, “Why isn’t the world a better place?” It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is “How can I make it better?” To that there is an answer. -Leo Buscaglia