A Better Us...

In this New Year may we will all strive to be many things.  We will start diets, relationships, or a savings account.  I think that we all have very good intentions to do whatever it is that we set out to improve upon.  Perhaps, it is life that creeps in within the months of the years that sends us to that first day that passes that we tend to think oh, it's just one day, I'll do it tomorrow.  Then tomorrow happens, then the day after. Before we know it our good intentions have fallen by the way side and I think that we have bitten off too much and it is hard to catch ourselves up, and we just give up.  Until today, I read something that I wanted to share with everyone.  To become a better Us.  Better to just take one day at a time, in my opinion.  From the original credo of AlAlon.  Now, I think that there is something in this piece that we can all find that we can apply to our everyday lives that we can say....I just want to BE BETTER.

Just for Today:  I will be happy.  I will not dwell on thought that will depress me.  If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away.


Just for Today:  I will accept what is.


Just for Today:  I will improve my mind.  I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.  I will not be a mental loafer.


Just for Today:  I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable.  I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I'll not speak ill of others.  I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. 


Just for today:  I will do something positive to improve my health.  If I'm a smoker, I'll quit.  If I am overweight, I will eat healthfully- if only just for today.  I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block.


Just for today:  I will gather the courage to what is right and take responsibility for actions.