RE: [Sndbox] Beginning Today

[David L.]

Good beginning.

 

David L.

Ben Franklin: “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt, they have more need of masters.”

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Charles
Sent: Friday, January 02, 2004 1:01 PM
To: 'The Sandbox Discussion List'
Subject: [Sndbox] Beginning Today

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 or 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.

 

In the Beginning ...
    God created man in his own image,

in the image of God created he him;

male and female created he them.
    And God saw every thing that he had made,

and, behold, it was very good

 

Charles Mims

http://www.the-sandbox.org

 

 

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