Good Morning Friends,

Last evening I gave an inspirational talk to the Family and Consumer Science teachers of Bucks and Montgomery Counties at the Blair Mill Inn in Horsham.  I was happy to meet all the teachers and share in their evening.  When it came time for my part of the evening sharing thoughts on positive attitudes and positive energy, I happily began to speak. 

I can not adequately express the joy I felt in my heart to speak publicly.  I do believe it is my calling in life. My dream continues to come true.  I get this rush of adrenaline and I feel as though I can control the tone of the moment and I am able to illicit their undivided attention and affect them in a positive way.  As I was speaking, I simultaneously thought to myself, why are they listening so intently.    What is that something that holds their attention.  

I met this person who shared two thoughts with me that I have come to adopt.  The first was a story and the second was a french term.  I absolutely love learning something new that is applicable to my life.  The first one I will share with you, is a story that I shared with everyone last evening.

There were two mice who fell into a bucket of cream.  They began to paddle.  The first mouse quickly gave up paddling and drowned.  The second mouse, paddled feverishly and continually persevering, churning the cream into butter and then walked out.   I would like to introduce myself.  My name is Marialyce Keane and I am the second mouse.  

When I shared this story the people in the room were so attentive.  I knew it was a great opening.  I am grateful to my new friend for sharing this with me.

I also learned the term  Je Ne Sais Quoi.  This is a French term defined as an indefinable, illusive quality. That certain something that one possesses that is captivating.  It is a charming and pleasing quality.  I love this.  You have a certain, je ne sais quoi!  

So it was wonderful to live my dream last evening...continuing on my journey through life and affecting others in a positive way. A few people approached me afterward and shared their sentiments and appreciation. I am very grateful that my experiences in life have led me to this moment.  I feel so alive.

  I am thankful for the opportunity to give two more talks in the next few weeks.  I look forward to sharing my thoughts with others.


And so, my wish for you today is that you are able to live your dream, whatever it may be.  That you have the opportunity to feel that you have something to contribute to others.  I love the feeling of giving, of being of service.  It makes me feel needed and worthwhile in my life.

En `Joy,

~Marialyce