I work in a library and one of my jobs is to go through boxes of book donations and get them ready for our book sales...I found this in an old book and thought it was very appropriate.

Just For Today

Just for today I will try to live through this day only and not set far-reaching goals totry to overcome all my problems at once.

I know I can do something for 12 hours that would appall me If I felt I had to keep it up for a lifetime.

Just for today I will try to be happy. Abraham Lincoln said "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be". He was right.

Just for today I will adjust myself to what is. I will face reality. I will try to change those things I can change and accept those things I cannot change.

Just for today I will try to 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 exercise my soul in three ways. I will do a good deed for someone without letting them know it.

Just for today I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk softly and courteoussly and speak ill of no one.

Just for today I will have a program. I may not follow it exacly, but I will have it, thereby saving myself from two pests, hurry and indecision.

Just for today I will have a quiet half hour to relax alone. During this time I will reflect on my behavior and will try to get better perspective on my life.

Just for today I will be unafraid. I will gather the courage to do what is right and take the responsibility for my own actions.

The language is a bit old-fashioned, but the sentiment never grows old.

(xxx4clay; thanks for the push!)

Kim