Lindsey Rietzsch

“Sometimes we are tested with a great idea or opportunity just to see if we will act upon it, however the timing may not be right. We are being prepared for something else down the road... When we understand that all things happen for our benefit and we trust in the Lord, then we can accept what we have termed as "failures" knowing that in the end it will all work out and we will be happy.”

“Staying true to who you are is essential to anyone's success.”

“The more interest you show in your spouse, the more interest your spouse will show in you.”

“Now, I don't smile because I have a perfect life or even because I'm having a perfect day - I smile because that's how I choose to deal with whatever life throws my way.”

“I would rather be known as someone who tried and failed, than someone who never tried at all.”

“Having a positive attitude gives you the power to uplift, the power to create change, the power to motivate, the power to inspire, the power to influence, the power to cultivate happiness, and the list goes on.”

“Hope is what keeps us hanging on when we feel our rope wearing out. A positive attitude is often the natural result of maintaining that hope.”

“To fail at trying is worse than to fail after trying. If we never try, then we never learn.”

“Having a positive attitude gives you power. This isn't the same kind of power that dictators and warlords seek after, but rather a spiritual power. It's a power that comes to us from God.”

“When we are blinded by our frustration and devastation we become oblivious to the life preserver floating inches away from us. If we take a minute to think positive, utilize our faith, and become proactive, we are able to think rationally and clearly. We then will recognize the life preserver which will keep us afloat and help us get to our destination.”

“The world has enough deceit, decay, and despair; be different.”

“When we are at peace within our marriage, the effects can be astounding! We will raise happier children, become better employees, and overall find the joy in life.”

“When its no longer just about you and the sake of succeeding just to succeed, you will see miracles happen!”

“As for your failures - stop calling them failures. Refer to them as "experiences". That's all they really are - just experiences.”

“Once a person has declared "failure", they cease to look for the alternate open door. When in reality it was just inches away and wide open.”

“There is good all around us, but we get so used to it that we forget to celebrate it. The bad and unfortunate circumstances in our lives do not deserve all of our attention and energy. Remember to look for the good and to give that your full time and attention. It makes all the difference.”

“If we fail to learn from our trials and errors then we truly fail.”

“In this changing world around us we can't help but change. Change is what makes our relationships so interesting! without it there wouldn't be anything new happening in our lives. Your job as an equal in your relationship is to look for change in your spouse and embrace it. When you show a devoted interest in every talent, hobby, desire, passion or goal that your spouse tosses on the table, you are telling your spouse that he/she is important to you. The favor will be returned tenfold. Life will become more interesting!”

“If you want something bad enough, then do something about it!”

“Ask any successfully married couple what keeps their relationship alive and they will tell you, "interest." It's as simple as that.”