Receipe for a Happy 2004

Starting 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

~ Author Unknown ~