Just for Today
Author: Unknown
God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
the courage to change the things I can, and
the wisdom to know the difference.I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle all my problems 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.
I will be happy. This assumes that what Abraham Lincoln said is true, that “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
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.
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.
I will exercise my soul in three ways:
1. I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out. If anybody knows of it, it will not count.
2. I will do at least two things I don’t want to do - just for exercise.
3. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt; they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.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 except myself.
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.
I will have a quiet half hour all by myself, and relax. During this half hour, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.
I will be unafraid, especially when enjoying the beauty of nature.
I will believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.
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