Time to Think: Meditation and Reflection

Michael E. Payton MA

Jun 2022 · AuthorHouse

About this ebook

Maintaining a positive attitude throughout the various demands life places on each of us is difficult and at times seems impossible. “Time to Think: Meditation and Reflection” gives the reader a variety of approaches to a positive attitude for not only self but also in inspiring others. Author Michael Payton provides through the motivational quotes of many creative and successful people such as Billy Graham, Tom Landry, Arnold Palmer, Benjamin Franklin and many more, the opportunity to incorporate their philosophies on positive attitude and motivational leadership into your daily life. As you read “Time to Think: Meditation and Reflection,” you will notice the quotations of these people, some separated by generations, still illustrate the common positive attitude and desire shared by all for success. “Time to Think-Meditation and Reflection,” reinforces the belief that positive and progressive thinking ignites the positive attitude and desire required for success. It is the ultimate goal of “Time to Think: Meditation and Reflection,” that the reader will realize regardless of profession or lifestyle, positive thinking, high self-esteem and a strong motivational force will produce a healthy and successful life.

About the author

Michael Payton is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor 3 and a former mental health administrator with over 40 years in mental health care from New Boston, Ohio. Michael is a former administrator with the Ohio Department of Mental Health directing both hospital and out-patient services. He is a former professor of psychology and personal development, special needs instructor and currently works as a group facilitator at an alcohol and addiction recovery center in southern Ohio. Michael has written periodically for local magazines and newspapers on motivation, leadership and success strategies. Michael is a motivational speaker, life coach and author of two others current sellers, “Just for Thought-Articles of Motivation,” and “Hope: the Strongest Motivation.” Michael has a Masters Degree in Counseling from Liberty University, a Bachelors in Education from Ohio University, Associate Degree in Business Administration and is licensed as a chemical dependency counselor and ordained as a minister in Ohio where he does public speaking and family counseling. Michael is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and a past Lieutenant Governor of Ohio Division 9 Kiwanis. Michael lives in New Boston, Ohio with his wife Vicki, sons Adam (Staci), Nathan (Sydney), and three granddaughters, Olivia, Callie, and Maci.