Thanks for the Life Lessons & Challenges!

So much has transpired in the last couple of years. So many skills and new information has come to my attention in the best kind of way. I have much to learn and love learning however I am more at peace at whatever pace I keep. I read consider that "each failure gets you closer to the successes you desire."
My intentions are still the same to create several home based businesses online that assist others in getting what they want while bringing in multiple streams of income. It is my pace that has changed. My change occurred when realizing that it is important to take in a bit of a life—well lived.
While I am building a web site to send e-cards, I am taking courses online toward my doctorate in metaphysics. While I am researching my next set of books and offerings for each of my sites, I read, journal and meditate daily. With products and ideas swirling around in my head, I take time out each week to meet with my spiritual group, the support of like minded people feeds my soul. We have started a public group forum along with a web site if you are interested in spiritual laws and how the practice of them can change your life in so many positive ways.
My other arenas of interest are simplifying my life, eliminating all that is no longer of value in my life and purging items that are no longer needed so that others may benefit from them. Healthy food and exercise also have become a part of my routine.
Last of all and one of the most important considerations is being appreciative of all the blessings in my life. Saying thanks many times a day each time I think of how blessed my life is.
This morning I opened an email from a former student of mine from 31 years ago. He says that I had an enormous effect on him and his life. He says he remembers how I seemed to be happy as a teacher and he remembered that in his decision to teach. He ended with" thanks for touching my life. You were my best teacher ever." What a gift that letter is even 31 years later.
I said to this former student that he now can influence his students as it is obvious to me that when we are happy in our life—we positively impact others and send ripples out on the waters of humanity in the best kind of way. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is the perfect time to be "Hooked on Happy" about all the wonderful things big and small in each of our lives and remember to feel appreciation for each of them. Thank you !