June 3rd 154/366-1 (2010) . . . My Birthday! ;-)

Beginning Today...

 

I will no longer worry about yesterday.

It is in the past and the past will never change.

Only I can change by choosing to do so.

 

I will no longer worry about tomorrow.

Tomorrow will always be there,

waiting for me to make the most of it.

But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.

 

I will look in the mirror and

I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.

This capable person looking back at me

is someone I enjoy spending time with

and someone I would like to get to know better.

 

I will cherish each moment of my life.

I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world

and I will unselfishly share this gift with others.

I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

 

I will take a moment to step off the beaten path

and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.

I will face challenges with courage and determination.

I will overcome what barriers there may be which

hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.

 

I will take life one day at a time,

one step at a time.

Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image,

my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

 

I walk with renewed faith in human kindness.

Regardless of what has gone before,

I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.

 

I will open my mind and my heart.

I will welcome new experiences.

I will meet new people.

I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else:

perfection does not exist in an imperfect world.

But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.

 

I am responsible for my own happiness

and I will do things that make me happy. . .

admire the beautiful wonders of nature,

listen to my favorite music,

pet a kitten or a puppy,

soak in a bubble bath . . .

pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.

 

I will learn something new;

I will try something different;

I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer.

I will change what I can and the rest I will let go.

I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

 

..... and every day.

by

Penny White, copyright 1990

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