Just for today I will try to live through this day only – and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
Just for today I will be happy. This assumes what Abraham Lincoln said, that: “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be”, is true.
Just for today 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.
Just for today 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.
Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways:
I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out. (If anybody knows of it, it will not count.)
I will do at least two things I don’t want to do – just for exercise.
I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt. They may be hurt, but today I will not show it.
Just for today I will be agreeable. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticise not one bit, not find fault with anything – and not try to improve or regulate anybody except myself.
Just for today 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.
Just for today 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.
Just for today I will be unafraid. Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful – and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.
