Just For Today

Ages ago (probably more than 20 years ago) I cut out a little non-rhyming poem from the newspaper.  It was in an advice column like "Dear Abby" or something.  I hung that little non-rhyming poem on my refrigerator and it's still there in all its  ugly yellowness and age, it is still there.  I still try to live my anxiety ridden life  by these words most days and I try to teach my children to live by similar character traits and patterns of thought.  It's not religious or non-religious.  It's not Christian or non-Christian...just common sense words to try to help you get through each day, not worry about tomorrow, and be as productive and kind as you can be.  It goes something like this (well exactly like this, actually.)


Just for today-----I will live through the next 12 hours and not try to tackle all of life's problems   at  once.
Just for today-----I will improve my mind. I will learn something useful. I will read something that requires thought          and concentration.
Just for today-----I will be agreeable. I will look my best, speak in a well-modulated voice, be courteous and considerate.
Just for today-----I will not find fault with friend, relative or colleague.  I will not try to change or improve anyone but myself.
Just for today-----I will do a good deed and keep it a secret.  If anyone finds out, it won't count.
Just for today-----I will have a program.  I might not follow it exactly, but I will have it.  I will save myself from two enemies: hurry & indecision.
Just for today-----I will do two things I don't want to do, just because I need the discipline.
Just for today-----I will believe in myself.  I will give my best to the world and feel confident that the world will give its best to me.
     
   -Anonymous-

Thanks for reading.