"Life is hard by the yard, a cinch by the inch." -Anonymous
"I will go before you and level mountains. -Isaiah 45:2
All too often we look at life from afar and are overwhelmed by the things that need to be accomplished by us. We forget that we have a partner in life, God. It is wise to remember that our loving God goes before us and clears the way for our happiness and success.
Many years ago, Pauline Phillips, of "Dear Abby" fame, made some New Year's resolutions, which she adapted from the original credo of Al-Anon. I believe that these statements of wisdom make sense for us today and will help us to remember to relax, be calm, and enjoy the ever-unfolding experience of living a full, happy, joyous, successful life:
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. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill
it with sunshine.
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. I will not be a mental loafer.
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 refrain from improving anybody but myself.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If I'm a smoker, I'll quit. If I'm overweight, I will eat healthfully-if only just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.
May 2024 be filled with the beauty and mystery of watching our lives unfold as
we have hoped and dreamed!
Affirmation: I walk in the charmed circle of God's love.
#Just for today #Al-Anon #unityjoyoflife.org #Isaiah 45:2 #"Dear Abby"
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