Just for Today
 

Just for today, I will try to live through this day only,
and not tackle my whole life problem
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 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 adjust myself to what 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 exercise my soul in three
ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and
not get found out. I will do at least two
things I don't want to--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, talk low,
act courteously, criticize not one bit, not
find fault with anything and not try to improve
or regulate anybody except 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.

Copyright ©1996 Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.

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Sometimes, I can only take it an hour at a time, but today was a good day for a reminder.

Beth

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You guys are so cute. :bounce

I need to read this every morning. thanks L2L.

Me too Stella. I think I'm going to print it and put it on the bathroom mirror to read in the morning while doing my hair.

I have this hanging on my office wall to remind me to take it slow. Take a breath.

I think ppl should write in everyday an example of how this helped them that day to remind us.

The past two weeks I have had many balls in the air at once trying to mostly trying to take care of me. It has meant closing out some things, starting up new things, and following through on the day to day things. Through each day I have reminded myself how each activity is bringing me out of the darkness/past and into the light of a new day. Each activity is bringing me closer to the goal of being ME and all that I am and can be. So I don't push things if they are not ready to be closed yet. I don't stress about the things that need more time to bloom and all is good.

What is your "Just for Today" experience.

(sorry to hijack the thread L2L)

Not at all. It's a good idea. I need to hear what other people do for self care. I'm not doing well with that lately.

From Courage to Change ODAT in Al-Anon II January 7

“Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax.” How simple that sounded until I tried to do it. I found it difficult to spend even a little time alone – thirty quiet minutes out of my busy schedule were far too many! So I started with five minutes. In time I was able to find ten, and then twenty, and then thirty minutes for myself.

Amazingly, these quiet hours are restoring me to sanity. It is through these times with myself, much of which is spent in prayer and meditation, that I find the peace and power of my God.

As a result, I have learned to tolerate and even enjoy my own company. Now, no matter what is going on, I need this half hour every day to get a perspective on my life. By sitting quietly in the midst of turmoil, I find that I am not alone. If I take the time, my Higher Power sends the message.

Today’s Reminder:

I care enough about myself to take a quiet half hour to relax. But if a half hour is more than I can manage, I can let that be all right. Whatever time I give to myself will be a step forward. If I can stop the wheels from turning for even a few moments, my Higher Power can take charge and steer me in the right direction.

“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.” Ovid

I have told you all that some of my friendships have become really difficult lately. It has taken a lot of my mental energy and I have fretted and stewed.

My children are with XH this weekend and I have stayed home alone with my dogs and my books and done a few small chores, but mostly read and slept and written in my journal.

Just for today I am going to be quiet, invisible to the world, and peaceful. Not initiate contact with others, but just enjoy being peaceful.

I have been struggling these last few weeks with isolating myself and with what appears to be a relatively major depressive episode. Today, right now, I am going to take a short walk for some exercise. Thanks for listening.

Just for today I will hug my cats
Just for today I will ask a couple of friends how they are doing
Just for today I will take some time to paint as it makes me happy and I am worth it
Just for today I will strive to live the present moment

OK, I am reporting in. Today I went for a walk, only about 10 minutes, but I went. And now I am working outside in the yard, cutting back some plants, and just doing yard maintenance. I am getting some exercise, yay! Thanks for being there and listening. xo

I'm so glad to see you're feeling better!

I take issue with dressingly "becomingly" and talking low, but other wise this is also helpful to me. I'm working on just remembering my own powerlessness right now. And finding ways to create sacred circle wherever I am, whatever circumstances I'm in.

Especially those I create unconsciously.

I like that "sacred circle"-. Thanks.
L2L I am having a lot of issues taking care of myself. And "taking charge"!!
Right now I feel fat, ugly, dumb and worthless. Lol. Anything else?? oh yes,angry...
I need to do a list about the steps I can take to feel less of these things.

"Deep breathly" is a goal for me this afternoon. Sometimes that is all I can achieve.

Just for today I will...
- Get up early for work so I can take my time this morning.
- Cuddle my kitten.
- Clean the other bathroom closet.
- Continue cleaning out the bedroom closet.
- Pick out a necklace that matches my shirt.

Just for today, I will bump this thread up, too. *grins*

Just for today...
I will relax, and stop worrying about what happens next.
I will concentrate (this has been difficult since XABF came along).
I will cuddle my kitten when I get home.
I will go to bed right when I get home from Al-Anon, so that I can get to work on time tomorrow.

Just for today I am going to keep my obligations to a minimum and figure out how to incorporate a good walk or small bit of running into every day.

My anxiety is increasing and this always helps me.:c011: