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JUST FOR TODAY, I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome

My to-do list for today: Count my blessings, practice kindness, let go of what I can't control. Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.

“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”

Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.

Fear is the most debilitating emotion in the world, and it can keep you from ever truly knowing yourself and others - its adverse effects can no longer be overlooked or underestimated. Fear breeds hatred, and hatred has the power to destroy everything in its path.

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.'

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature.

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.

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Quest4peace

This really hit home for me today. Great words of wisdom. Thank you for sharing.

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tamka38 in reply to Quest4peace

You’re welcome am trying to help others to get out my own head.

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Sadiesmile

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It has helped me today.

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tamka38 in reply to Sadiesmile

You’re very welcome, how are u today?

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Sadiesmile in reply to tamka38

Today is not a good day but trying my best to take care and be gentle with myself. Thank you for asking.

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tamka38 in reply to Sadiesmile

Sorry you’re not having a good day. And you’re welcome hope u feel better soon

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Starrlight

Beautiful mindful insights here. I am determined to have some peace and joy and spread it today! Blessings to you Tamka.

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tamka38 in reply to Starrlight

Awwww thank you. Am determined too let’s make it happen. U have a great day.

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