I am often reminded of the musical "The Sound of Music" when I think about the little things that mean so much. I envision Julie Andrews twirling around on top of the mountain singing "My Favorite Things." As she belts out, "raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens..." I ponder on the simplicity of those words and the image and feelings they create. Her lovely voice sums up all of her favorite things with, "when the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad. I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad." How magnificent it is to be able to conjure up special keepsakes, memories, or new experiences to get us through the day!

In our daily lives, we come up against challenges, obstacles, bouts of stagnation, and temporary detours. If we can learn to spotlight those little things that impact us greatly, we can motivate ourselves to get past this momentary roadblock. Motivation helps us to put one foot in front of the other and to continue moving forward.

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One cannot ignore the comfort brought on by the view of the setting sun or the meandering curves of a river. The image of stress being washed away by the waves of the ocean is vivid in our mind's eye. And, the words and familiar quotes that accompany each picture empower us and revive us for our epic journey.

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Having hopeful cues are important in order to succeed. To hear "you can do it" from a loved one or to receive a bright smile from a friendly face can sometimes be enough to prompt us and show us the meaning of our actions. And if we do not have immediate verbal or physical support, we can incite ourselves by utilizing motivational desktops that include inspiring words of wisdom and tranquil scenery.

If we turn down a wrong avenue or come short of reaching our goal, these little treasures can carry us a long way. We need only to look around us and take in the small, but largely effectual, sources of motivation available to us. Like the saying goes, "it's the little things that mean so much."