This morning, I’d like you wake up and run…no, not outside, but to the bathroom. Close the door and look at yourself in the mirror. Really look at yourself. I’m not talking about the new pimple you just found or the fact that you really ought to have shaven yesterday, but look at your eyes and smile. You are a gift. Yes, you are gift to yourself and to the world. And I want you to ask yourself, “Why do you think that your Creator, whatever it may be that you believe in, is so grateful to have you in its life?” Yes, of course we should be grateful to our higher being, but think about how grateful He or She is for you.

What have you done, or are doing now, to make your world a better place for you and the people around you? Think about all the wonderful things you have done and focus on that today and smile. You deserve to be here on this planet, and the Universe is grateful for having you here in its realms.

Nik Halik is an inspirational speaker and world traveler. For more information visit:
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