JUST FOR TODAY I will enjoy pleasant memories while putting in proper learning
perspective unpleasant ones. I will not be too harshly critical of any person, place, or thing
in my past--including myself--realizing that I cannot improve my past but I can improve myself
and affect an enjoyable and productive present as I persistently and
consistently prepare for the best future I can affect.
JUST FOR TODAY I will enjoy every moment. This assumes
to be true what Abraham Lincoln said, that, “Most folks are as happy as they
make up their minds to be.” Optimism rather than pessimism helps. Reasonable
self-confidence and wholesome self-esteem also helps.
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 study. I will learn something
useful. I will not be a mental loafer. I will learn something that requires
effort, thought and concentration.
JUST FOR TODAY I will exercise my body rigorously for
at least 20 minutes. I will also exercise my soul in three ways: I will do some
research, study, and/or problem-solving. I will do at least two things I don’t
want to do—just to exercise my willpower. I will avoid negative thinking. And,
I will be considerate of the possible thoughts, feelings, and actions of
others.
JUST FOR TODAY I will be pleasant with everyone with
whom I come into contact. I will look pleasing, dress becomingly, speak kindly,
act courteously, and avoid unjustly criticizing anyone—including myself. I will
consistently write and speak in pleasant tones. If I engage in any
controversial discussion, I will do so only to the extent whereas all
participants are genuinely trying to find objective truths; I will
immediately disengage when subjectivity prevents any party to the conversation
from objectively seeking the truth.
JUST FOR TODAY I will have a program. I may not follow
it exactly, but I will have it. My self-confidence and optimism will prevent
worry and indecision. And, if I lack self-confidence or optimism, I will
research, study, and practice in order to bolster my self-confidence and/or increase
my optimism.
