Today
Today I begin a new life.
Today I will live above the mediocrity of the masses, do more than is required of me,
and cheerfully accept less than I expected.
Today I will build new,
productive habits on purpose.
Today I choose to treat all people with compassion and respect.
Talk is cheap. Today I act.
Today I will look for opportunities to help people who cannot possibly return the favor.
Today I will be patient with everyone,
kind to everyone,
and smile at everyone I meet.
Today everyone receives from me
a helping hand, an open heart, a kind word,
and the utmost respect.
Today I refuse to behave rudely or selfishly.
Today I refuse to be provoked.
I will not assume evil motives of others
nor will I be happy when they suffer.
Today I am helpful because it is right.
Today I am caring because it is right.
Today I am kind because it is right.
Today I am understanding because it is right.
Today I begin a new life.
