Beginning Today.....

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Beginning Today . . .

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Beginning today I will no longer worry about

yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never

change. Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today I will no longer worry about tomorrow.

Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make

the most of it. But I cannot make the most of

tomorrow without first making the most of today.

Beginning today I will look in the mirror and I will

see a person worthy of my respect and admiration.

This capable woman looking back at me is someone I

enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to

get to know better.

Beginning today I will cherish each moment of my life.

I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and

I will unselfishly share this gift with others. I

will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today I will take a moment to step off the

beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter.

I will face challenges placed before me with courage

and determination. I will overcome what barriers

there may be which hinder my quest for growth and

self-improvement.

Beginning today I will take life one day at a time,

one step at a time. Discouragement will not be

allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to

succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today I walk with renewed faith in human

kindness. Regardless of what has gone before, I

believe there is hope for a brighter and better

future.

Beginning today I will open my mind and my heart. I

will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people.

I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone

else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect

world. But I will applaud the attempt to overcome

human foibles.

Beginning today I am responsible for my own happiness

and I will do things that make me happy . . . admire

the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite

music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath

.. . . pleasure can be found in the most simple of

gestures.

Beginning today I will learn something new; I will try

something different; I will savor all the various

flavors life has to offer. I will change what I can

and the rest I will let go. I will strive to become

the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning today. And every day.

by Penny White