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**Ann** · 07-05-2007, 03:19 AM

What's so great about today? That's for you to decide, determine and fulfill.

Is there any reason for today to be a memorable one? There is when you create a good reason.

This day does not have to be bland and indistinguishable from all the others. Because you are here to make it special.

There is something exciting and compelling that you've been meaning to do. Today is when you can put your plans into action.

Today is the moment to give life to your dreams. Today is your opportunity to offer your dreams to life.

Take a deep, slow breath, and focus on all the positive possibilities that are here on this day. Then get up, go out and live the richness.

-- Ralph Marston

Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr.

**Ann** · 07-05-2007, 03:24 AM

Too often I have been guilty of squandering my days. Disliking Mondays, "getting through" a day that contains something I don't like, wishing the week away waiting for the weekend, living in regrets of yesterday or in fear of tomorrow...all these ways of thinking rob me of the beauty that is "today".

I like this reminder today that I do have choices and that every day is a gift, even the more difficult ones perhaps because there is a lesson I need to learn.

Just for today, I will take pause through the day and decide if I am living today in a constructive and positive way, and if not I will attempt to get back on track.

Hugs

Live · 07-05-2007, 04:35 AM

Great thought to start the morning!

indigo · 07-06-2007, 01:32 AM

Yes as alwys Ann you hit the nail on the head.

hugs Annie

07-05-2007, 03:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	Live The Richness What's so great about today? That's for you to decide, determine and fulfill. Is there any reason for today to be a memorable one? There is when you create a good reason. This day does not have to be bland and indistinguishable from all the others. Because you are here to make it special. There is something exciting and compelling that you've been meaning to do. Today is when you can put your plans into action. Today is the moment to give life to your dreams. Today is your opportunity to offer your dreams to life. Take a deep, slow breath, and focus on all the positive possibilities that are here on this day. Then get up, go out and live the richness. -- Ralph Marston Copyright ©2007 Ralph S. Marston, Jr. __________________ “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~

07-05-2007, 03:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,213	Too often I have been guilty of squandering my days. Disliking Mondays, "getting through" a day that contains something I don't like, wishing the week away waiting for the weekend, living in regrets of yesterday or in fear of tomorrow...all these ways of thinking rob me of the beauty that is "today". I like this reminder today that I do have choices and that every day is a gift, even the more difficult ones perhaps because there is a lesson I need to learn. Just for today, I will take pause through the day and decide if I am living today in a constructive and positive way, and if not I will attempt to get back on track. Hugs __________________ “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~

07-05-2007, 04:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,309 Blog Entries: 5	Great thought to start the morning! __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

07-06-2007, 01:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	Yes as alwys Ann you hit the nail on the head. hugs Annie __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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