~ Beginning Today ~

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 person 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 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 for the rest of my life.