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Debbie · 07-09-2003, 07:40 PM

This is posted in a couple of the other forums but I thought I would like to post it here also

JUST FOR TODAY I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle all my problems at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime.

JUST FOR TODAY I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

JUST FOR TODAY I will adjust myself to what it is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my "luck" as it comes, and fit myself to it.

JUST FOR TODAY I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.

JUST FOR TODAY I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out: if anybody knows of it, it will not count. I will do at least two things I don't want to do- just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.

JUST FOR TODAY I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, keep my voice low, be courteous, criticize not one bit. I won't find fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate anybody but myself.

JUST FOR TODAY I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.

JUST FOR TODAY I will have a quiet half hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour, sometime, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.

JUST FOR TODAY I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.

2stop · 07-10-2003, 07:50 AM

Deb, you share the neatest stuff! This I thinkk the perfect formula for life. I am going to print this out and work on one a day for a week and repeat until I get it down rightt.Thanks for posting this. I hope you are doing well today!

Many hugs and hope too,
Tammie

**Ann** · 07-10-2003, 08:09 AM

2stop

I like your idea. I have read this wonderful post before, but have always found it a big order to fill. Do do all those things in one day can seem overwhelming. But to focus on one at a time, until the behaviour pattern forms, seems so much more workable.

Thanks Debbie for posting it, and thanks 2stop for the idea.

2stop · 07-10-2003, 08:33 AM

{{ANN}}
Love your avatar! I am going to work on the forst one. Not tackling all at aonce and just getting through today! Hope you are doing well today Ann!

Hugz,
Tammie

07-09-2003, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,016	Just for Today This is posted in a couple of the other forums but I thought I would like to post it here also JUST FOR TODAY I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle all my problems at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime. JUST FOR TODAY I will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that "Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be." JUST FOR TODAY I will adjust myself to what it is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. I will take my "luck" as it comes, and fit myself to it. JUST FOR TODAY I will try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. JUST FOR TODAY I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out: if anybody knows of it, it will not count. I will do at least two things I don't want to do- just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it. JUST FOR TODAY I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, keep my voice low, be courteous, criticize not one bit. I won't find fault with anything, nor try to improve or regulate anybody but myself. JUST FOR TODAY I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision. JUST FOR TODAY I will have a quiet half hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour, sometime, I will try to get a better perspective of my life. JUST FOR TODAY I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.

07-10-2003, 08:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,173	2stop I like your idea. I have read this wonderful post before, but have always found it a big order to fill. Do do all those things in one day can seem overwhelming. But to focus on one at a time, until the behaviour pattern forms, seems so much more workable. Thanks Debbie for posting it, and thanks 2stop for the idea. __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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07-10-2003, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,794	Deb, you share the neatest stuff! This I thinkk the perfect formula for life. I am going to print this out and work on one a day for a week and repeat until I get it down rightt.Thanks for posting this. I hope you are doing well today! Many hugs and hope too, Tammie

07-10-2003, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,794	{{ANN}} Love your avatar! I am going to work on the forst one. Not tackling all at aonce and just getting through today! Hope you are doing well today Ann! Hugz, Tammie

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