Just for today...I
will try to live through this day only..and not tackle my
whole life problem at once. I can do something for twelve hours that
would appall me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today...I
will be happy. This assumes to be true what Abraham
Lincoln said, that "Most folks are as happy as they make up their
minds to
be."
Just for today...I will
try to strengthen my mind. I will study. I will learn
something useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will read something
that
requires effort..thought and concentration.
Just for today...I will
adjust myself to what Is..and not try to adjust
everything to my own desires. I will take my "luck" as it comes..and
fit
myself to it.
Just for today...I will
exercise my soul in three ways: I will do someone
a good turn..and not get found out. I will do at least two things
I don't
want to..just for exercise. I will not show anyone that my feelings
are
hurt; they may be hurt..but today I will not show it.
Just for today...I will
be agreeable. I will look as well as I can..dress
becomingly..talk low..act courteously..criticize not one bit..not
find fault
with anything and not try to improve or regulate anybody but
myself.
Just for today...I will
have a program. I may not follow it exactly..but I
will have it. I will save myself from two pests; hurry and indecision.
Just for today...I will
have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax.
During this half hour..sometime..I will try to get a better perspective
on
my life.
Just for today...I will
be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy
what is beautiful..and to believe that as I give to the world..so
the world
will give to me.
