Keep Going

The road may not be easy...

but it will be worth it

We buried "I can't" at our house.

We need to have another birth; twins.  

(with 11 children born to us, you might scoff)

The names will be 

"I can" and "I will".

Can you say "I'll be back" like Arnold?

Arnold Schwarzenegger  speaks with google play about his life

I recommend listening to the minutes between 17 and 20.  There are some swear words (I apologize) on other segments of the show.  He speaks of making your visions into realities.

He uses the analogy of reps used in body building. :)

My favorite was when he said, "....It's always people who are willing to get in the trenches...Utilize the 18 hours well...If you have a very clear vision of where you want to go and if you're willing to put work in...to get there and turn this vision into reality.  We can accomplish basically anything you want cause you are in the right place. America, it gives you all the opportunities in the world.  I've seen it first hand."

  Some of us might be able to pull off his accent and tone level;  we used to love saying it as a kid.
I refer back to the title, Can you say "I'll be back." like Arnold? Will you keep coming?  Will you keep reaching for your goals, your passions?

My challenge to you every time you stumble, is to say,  "I'll be back!" Schwarzenegger style.

The ending to The Wheel of Time Series

The Wheel of Time Series has been a topic of conversation in my family for years now.  

Brandon Sanderson finished Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time Series

Congratulations to Brandon, his family, and to the Robert Jordan's family and fans!

Today is your day

I love this song.  I woke up feeling a little overwhelmed so I went to one of my "go to" songs.  

Last week I posted a portion of the article by N. Eldon Tanner originally printed in the 1975 New Era 

This part of his article was very comforting for me today as I struggled with motivation to keep on pushing through. 

I hope it helps you as well.

Make Your Day

I knew a young woman who was taught the gospel and who wanted to join the Church but who was having trouble with the Word of Wisdom. She used cigarettes and coffee, and the thought of never having another cigarette or cup of coffee in her whole life overwhelmed her. One of the missionaries told her to try it for just one day and then just one more day. She found that by living it a day at a time she could make it, and she was soon baptized. The same would be true in changing any bad habit for a good one.

The greatest blessing one can enjoy in life is to go to bed at night with a clear conscience, knowing that he or she has lived that day in harmony with the teachings of the Savior and has accomplished the work assigned to him or her to do.

So we come now to the first day of the rest of our lives. With discipline and determination let us make it a good year and a good life for us and for our families and neighbors. It is desirable to begin each new day with resolves such as these or some others of your own choosing.

Just for Today

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  I will seek my Heavenly Father in earnest prayer. I will listen for the promptings of the Spirit to guide me.
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  I will express my love for God and His Son, Jesus Christ, in prayer and will show my love for Them through service to my fellowmen.
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  I will study and strive for more understanding of the gospel.
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  I will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
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  I will listen to and heed the counsel of God’s prophet. I will keep the covenants and commandments.
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  I will teach someone about the gospel by word or by example.
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  I will observe the standards of the Church.
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  I will express through word and deed my love for my family.
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  I will be honest in all my dealings.
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  I will prepare myself for the tasks that have been assigned to me.
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  I will do a kind deed for someone this day.
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  I will express appreciation and gratitude for all blessings.
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  I will be loyal where I should be loyal.

Take Care of your dreams

Ohio State University Band Half Time Show

Ohio State University Band 

Cool Stuff

Today My Life Begins - Bruno Mars (Lyrics) [HD]

I love this song.  It should be part of my morning routine to listen to this.


President N. Eldon Tanner wrote an article that has helped me titled,  "Today I will"

Practice Makes Perfect

How do we keep ourselves headed in the right path for the achievement of our goals and eventual eternal life? Only by disciplining ourselves and by repenting each day of those old habits or weaknesses that will keep us from reaching our God-given potential and destiny. We know that we have to work constantly to attain anything worthwhile in life.

Before entering a tournament a golfer will practice a single shot by the hour. Musicians, artists, and public speakers all must work and practice to become proficient. How much more important it is for us to make preparations to be about the work of our Heavenly Father, who has placed us here for a wise and glorious purpose.

As we reflect on the value of resolving to do better, let us determine to discipline ourselves to carefully select the resolutions we make, to consider the purpose for making them, and finally to make commitments for keeping them and not letting any obstacle stop us. Let us remind ourselves at the beginning of each day that we can keep a resolution just for that day. As we do this it gets easier and easier until it becomes a habit.

ChristineJamesZestQuest Goals for Oct 2012

*Help children earn $500 to pay for registration for 4 of my children and myself to go to Washington D.C.
*Establish and make my morning routine a habit
*Learn more about BTR to prepare for show launch in December
*Create a Logo for ChristineJamesZestQuest
*Have a Jingle created for ChristineJamesZestQuest
*Have an itunes podcast account set up for ChristineJamesZestQuest
*Get a schedule with confirmed interviews for ChristineJamesZestQuest for Dec. and January
*Write in book everyday
*Write on blog everyday consider sharing to google plus.  Sometimes share on facebook

What song motivates you?