Today I Will Make a Difference

Hi All I received this from Terri C. and thought it should be posted for all. Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my cir****tances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will make a difference. I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving. Today I will make a difference. I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble. . I will get up. It's OK to fail. I will rise again. Today I will make a difference. I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and friends. Today I will make a difference. Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failure. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda

Brenda, Thanks hun for sharing that with us......~hug~ hoping you are doing well this weekend?.....rain all day here but maybe some sun tomorrow.... take care Debra P

Debra Thanks! I thought it would be useful to others to know they can make a difference a day at a time. We are having a great weekend so far. We had some rain, but it held off long enough for us to enjoy my granddaughter's birthday party. The sun even came out for awhile. I know you are doing well this weekend because you have a DATE!!!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. {{{{HUGS}}}} Brenda

Brenda~~that was beautiful! Bet you had a great time at your granddaughter's birthday party! It so much fun having grandkids They are truly sent from heaven!!