Encouragment: Rules for a Perfect Day

[rayofsunshine]

Rules For A Perfect Day
by Tom Hopkins

Just for today...
I will try to live and delight in the reality of being alive. My past
is forever gone, my future an uncertainty, so I will be happy and
thankful for each moment.

I will not allow negative input into my mind... happiness is a choice
and I choose to be happy.

I will be thankful to God for my health, my loved ones, my business,
and my country. I will also be thankful for any pain in crisis that
helps me grow because God has said, be thankful in all things.

I will take care of my body, realizing the importance of the words
moderation and balance, knowing that as I bring my flesh under
control, how much easier it will be to control my will and my actions.

I will treat everyone I meet today the way I would like to be treated.
I will strive to have them like themselves better when they're with me.

I will avoid gossip, jealou sy, and negative thinking. Most people
don't think about what they think about. Today, I will make a
conscious effort to hold loving and beautiful thoughts in my mind.

I will write down my priorities; thinking of my loved ones and my
responsibilities. I may not get everything done, but I will do the
most productive thing possible at every given moment.

I will strive to humble myself before others, controlling my ego and
making other people feel important.

I will spend time in study, learning how to better serve my fellowman.
I know my growth in all areas is in direct proportion to the service I
give to others.

I will not take rejection personally. I am first and foremost in the
people business and, thus, realize they can only reject my proposal
and not me. I will keep on keepin' on.

I will spend time in prayer, asking God to let others see the light of
His shining love through me.