From Dear Abby's column in today's paper, a little reminder on how to live, Just for Today:
DEAR READERS: Welcome to 2011! While the last year has been arduous for many of us, a new one has arrived, bringing with it our chance for a new beginning.
Today is the day we discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones. I will share Dear Abby’s often requested list of New Year’s Resolution. Many were adapted by my mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon:
JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I’ll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.
4 comments:
Love the post for today....I plan on doing something with it in MDS for me to post in my office and read EVERYDAY1
I LOVE that, Val! Great goals to live by, aren't they?
Hope to see you at CHA...REAL soon! :)
Such great words to live by! Thanks for sharing them, and Happy New Year!!
Sweet little cards! I love this stamp set, particularly the bubblegum hearts. Perfect for sending cards to my grandchildren.
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