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Posted Dec 5, 1999
Today I start off another New Year. Am I hoping that things will change this year, that haven't changed before in my life? Maybe I've made some resolutions for the new year, or just thought about what I can do to make this year different.
When I look back at the past, I can see some things have gotten better, but there are other things that haven't. Is it because I'm stupid, or just not trying hard enough? Maybe the answer to those problems are hidden out there, somewhere unknown to me.
All this thinking, and suddenly, I realize that this is something I seem to do too many days during the year, not just at the beginning. I spend so much time wishing some things were different, I keep making myself unhappy. I realize now that I have missed out on so many simple treasures - a walk in the fresh air, a good book, a shared joke, or just a relaxing moment.
Will things ever change?
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Just For Today!
Posted Dec 5, 1999
In my heart, I know that genuine love brings joy, not hurt, and that when love brings tears, they should be tears of happiness, or healing.
Today, I'll take a closer look at the "love" I experienced in past relationships, and see what needs were disguised as love. In doing so, I'll start restoring my faith in genuine love - something we all deserve.
There are places in the heart that do not yet exist. Pain must be in order that they be.
Leon
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Just For Today!
Posted Dec 5, 1999
Haven't we suffered enough hurt in our lives already? Maybe I can't stop others from hurting me or anyone else, but I can stop adding to it with choices of my own. I need to remember that no one wins in a war.
Today, I'll let myself have my feelings, while choosing not to let those feelings result in harmful choices. I'll remove myself from situations where others are unkind to me, and take better care of myself and my feelings.
Let it start with me if nowhere else.
The old law of "an eye for an eye" leaves everybody blind.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Just For Today!
Posted Dec 5, 1999
Lettin myself be continually hurt by someone's actions is not part of love. I may not know what to do about it if it happens, but I'm not responsible for their choices if abuse occurs. It's my responsibility to be good to myself, and find the answers to help me protect myself.
Today I'll stop denying the truth about abuse happening in my life, and begin seeking out the insight I need to make the best choices for myself.
Love is as Love does.
M. Scott Peck
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Just For Today!
Posted Dec 5, 1999
Today I'll try to accept one thing about others that I never really accepted before, knowing that the more I do so, the more happiness my relationship with them will bring me. Knowing that my attitude can make such an important difference is a wonderful discovery. It's no longer perfection I'm after, just simple acceptance, and the love that follows with it.
Every good thought you think is contributing it's share to the ultimate result of your life.
Greenville Kleiser
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