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New
Year Resolutions
Just
for today, I will live through this day only, and not set
far-reaching goals to try to overcome all my problems at once. I know
I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I thought
I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Just
for today, I will be happy. Abraham Lincoln said, "Most folks
are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." He was
right. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. I will chase
them out of my mind and replace them with happy thoughts.
Just
for today, I will adjust myself to what is. I will face reality. I
will correct those things that I can correct and accept those that I cannot.
Just
for today, I will improve my mind. I will not be a mental loafer. I
will force myself to read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
Just
for today, I will do something positive to improve my health. If I'm
a smoker, I'll make an honest effort to quit. If I'm overweight, I'll
eat nothing I know to be fattening. And I will force myself to
exercise ~ even if it's only walking around the block or using the
stairs instead of the elevator.
Just
for today, I'll do something I've been putting off for a long time.
I'll finally write that letter, make that phone call, clean that
closet or straighten out those dresser drawers.
Just
for today, before I speak I will ask myself, "Is it true? Is it
kind?" and, if the answer to either of those questions is
negative, I won't say it.
Just
for today, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will
look as good as I can, dress becomingly, talk softly, act
courteously, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for
today, I'll not try to improve anybody except myself.
We
know so much more about nutrition and how exercise and sensible
living can extend life and make it more enjoyable, so just for today,
I'll take good care of my body so I can celebrate many more happy new years.
Just
for today, I will have a program. I may not follow it exactly, but I
will have it, thereby saving myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.
Just
for today, I will gather the courage to do what is right and take
the responsibility for my own actions.
~Abigail
Van Buren~
Memories
Memories
are like sunshine,
saved
up for rainy days--
They
cheer and brighten living
in
a million happy ways.
So
when I'm feeling lonely,
or
when I'm feeling blue,
I
make a little sunshine
with
memories of you!
~Author
Unknown~
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