Today I Will Make a Difference

Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my
Thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to
Be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that
Are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my
Circumstances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as
Stoplights, long lines, and traffic jams be my masters. I will
Avoid negativism and gossip. Optimism will be my
Companion, and victory will be my hallmark. Today I will
Make a difference.
I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before
Me. Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what
Little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety,
Or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and
The courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though
It is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone
Forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving.
Today I will make a difference.
I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life
Is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through
My trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct
Them. I will press on. Victoriously. No failure is fatal.
It’s OK to stumble… . I will get up. It’s OK to fail… .
I will rise again. Today I will make a difference.
I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my
Children, my family. A man can own the world but be
Poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and
Yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at
Least five minutes with the significant people in my
World. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or
Thanking or listening. Five undiluted minutes with
My mate, children, and friends.
Today I will make a difference.