by Jane

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by Jane

" Small victories are worth celebrating. "

We're a results oriented society, so we tend to hold off

celebrations until we've reached our final goal. But the truth is that every day

holds wonderful successes and important victories. I'm talking about celebrating

progress.

Progress can be realizing mini-goals that lead to your ultimate

goal, or it can be something more subtle or unexpected, something that happens

that has meaning for you. For example, perhaps you were blamed for something at

work that was not your fault. Instead of remaining quiet, you confidently stood

your ground. Maybe you received a compliment and were surprised by how good it

made you feel.

The really wonderful thing about moments like these are that they

can happen anytime and sometimes when you least expect them. They can also turn

everything around. Just when you begin to second guess yourself, you're reminded

of your progress.

Don't give up. You are making progress!

Best day of my life ever!

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day

of my life, ever!

There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I

did!

And because I did I'm going to celebrate! Today, I'm going to

celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the

many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me

stronger.

I will go through this day with my head held high, and a happy

heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: the morning dew, the sun,

the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds. Today, none of these miraculous

creations will escape my notice.

Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll

make someone smile. I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of

kindness for someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment

to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell

someone I love just how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start

being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I'll

remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his

Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes

to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and

I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank

the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a

contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be

the best day of my life, ever!

Life can be very beautiful and life can be very difficult. Learn to

appreciate the beauty so much that the difficulties cannot bring you down.

The way to deal with life's difficulties is not to avoid them. The

way to successfully deal with those difficulties is to overwhelm them.

Be more persistent than your most persistent problems. Use your

creativity, your flexibility, your ingenuity and your passion to make your way

forward no matter what.

Treasure the beauty in even the smallest, most seemingly

insignificant things. Connect with the abundance that is woven through every

fiber of life.

See each moment as an opportunity to make a small difference. Those

small steps you make forward will soon add up to create big results.

Life can at times be difficult, but so what? The immense beauty and

possibilities for joy are worth far more than all the troubles combined.

Ralph Marston

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~Sugar