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12-31-2005, 04:55 AM

Finish each day and be done with it. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

Two of the most useless phrases in the English language are "what if" and "if only." We waste so much time and energy thinking about what we might have done and wishing we had acted or reacted differently. We imagine how things might have turned out "if only . . ."

All of us make mistakes. To go back and wonder and wish about our yesterdays prevents us from living fully today. Each day is a fresh chance; a new beginning. We can only squeeze what we can out of the moment and let the drops fall where they may. Some will evaporate and some will form rainbows.

Can I forget about yesterday and start a fresh new day?

Today's Gift

**Ann** · 12-31-2005, 05:09 AM

Excellent thought as we enter the New Year, Doug. Each day we begin again, we learn from yesterday and live today better.

Happy New Year, Doug.

<---This guy is killing me, LOL

Hugs
Ann

Hopefloats · 12-31-2005, 09:28 AM

Wonderful message..and it is really how I strive to live my life.
Thanks Doug..
Hopefloats

RebekahYoung · 12-31-2005, 02:46 PM

Thank you Doug! That was exactly what I needed at the exact moment that I needed it.

Bekah

Chy · 12-31-2005, 02:54 PM

Lovely Doug! Yup, I so relate! *hugs*

12-31-2005, 04:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Each day Finish each day and be done with it. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well. --Ralph Waldo Emerson Two of the most useless phrases in the English language are "what if" and "if only." We waste so much time and energy thinking about what we might have done and wishing we had acted or reacted differently. We imagine how things might have turned out "if only . . ." All of us make mistakes. To go back and wonder and wish about our yesterdays prevents us from living fully today. Each day is a fresh chance; a new beginning. We can only squeeze what we can out of the moment and let the drops fall where they may. Some will evaporate and some will form rainbows. Can I forget about yesterday and start a fresh new day? Today's Gift

12-31-2005, 05:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,172	Excellent thought as we enter the New Year, Doug. Each day we begin again, we learn from yesterday and live today better. Happy New Year, Doug. <---This guy is killing me, LOL Hugs Ann __________________ “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~

12-31-2005, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
RebekahYoung Finally Made It Back Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1	Today Thank you Doug! That was exactly what I needed at the exact moment that I needed it. Bekah

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12-31-2005, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hopefloats Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: With Good Spirit Posts: 378	Wonderful message..and it is really how I strive to live my life. Thanks Doug.. Hopefloats

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Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,867	Lovely Doug! Yup, I so relate! hugs

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