Today's Pledge

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.
—Albert Camus

TODAY'S PLEDGE

Today . . .
1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK: If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind... I will not respond in a like manner.
2. TODAY I WILL ASK THAT MY "ENEMY" BE BLESSED: If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask that this individual be blessed. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker, or a stranger.
3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY:I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.
4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE: I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.
5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE: I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.
6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE, BUT I WILL DO IT SECRETLY: I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.
7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED: I will practice the golden rule - 'Do unto others as I would have them do unto me' - with everyone I encounter.
8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE I DISCOURAGED: My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling life.
9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY: I will eat less; I will eat nutritious foods and find time to exercise or take a walk.
10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY/EMOTIONALLY/PERSONALLY: I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational today; I will find a quiet place (at some point during the day) and give thanks for all that I have been blessed with.
-- Author Unknown

If you want to make the most of each day, embrace the Today's Pledge. Say the pledge each morning, and review it each night to see if you've kept your pledge. When you honor this pledge, and live accordingly, you'll find your life changing in ways you never dreamed of.

Remember, don't focus your energy on yesterday; for yesterday is in the past. Don't focus your energy on tomorrow; for tomorrow has yet to come. Focus your energy on today; for it's what you do today; the right here, the right now which is most important. Each new day is a gift to you; that's why it's called the "present". How you use your "present" is entirely up to you. I don't know about you, but I'll choose to use my "present" each day, by taking a pledge.

It's your life: live it, love it & celebrate it!
MJD