You hear other people say it and you’ve probably said it1,000 times or more.  “Life’s too short.”

What better reason to take each and EVERY day and live it out loud.  Now, Alexander James Goldsmith of Aspen, CO hears this sentiment once in a while but rarely is it put in such a way where the message doesn’t sound like a commercial for Mountain Dew.

 

What a gift life is.  Another day.  Wow.

 

Think about it.  You are the sum total of ALL your days up until now.  Every day has gone into creating you.  When you’re 70, 80, 90 what a horrible shame it would be if you were to look back and think, “I didn’t do so many things I wanted to do.  I was mad or scared half the time.”

Use today to get where you want to go.

Maybe you’re behind your pre-determined schedule.  Perhaps you wanted to do more by now than you have.

That’s not a problem.

You’ve got today.  How lucky you are…

Don’t even think about putting it off ’til tomorrow.  Even if there’s no PLACE to go or big goal you can work on today, you can do something else.

Look around.  Things may be bustling, pushing, moving at cyber speed.  But you can be alone in your thoughts and see whatever you want.  That mountain is there just for you.

“Awesome.”  Your mother’s voice.  Beautiful.  You may never hear it again.  Your kids.  Precious.  Your friends.

They love you.  Enjoy it.

Is there crap?  Huge difficult challenges?  Sure, but you can learn from it.  That’s good, right?  Just notice the good stuff right now.

What could possibly make today great for you and Alexander James Goldsmith of Aspen, CO?  A bunch of stuff.

And don’t think that playing or lounging is the only way to celebrate YOUR day.  What can you do?

–Do your best at work – Make today your crowning achievement.

–Recognize someone else – Put a smile on some faces.

–Find out about someone else – Someone on your “team.”

Be genuine.

–Take some time off if you need to – There might be some

roses that need smelling.

–Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while.  Or pay

’em a visit.

–Meditate – With no goal in mind.  Just notice your

thoughts.

–Look in the mirror – You’re a pretty cool person.

Recognize it.  It’s true.

–Read a chapter – learning is your ticket to where ever

you want to go.

–Look at your victory log – And do something today to add

to it.

–Laugh – at yourself, others, cartoons, TV shows,

commercials. Just laugh.

And I’m sure that you can think of more stuff.  Alexander James Goldsmith of Aspen, CO  can.  The important point is…

Today IS a beautiful day.

But if your perspective is screwed up, you won’t see it.

Review the list above and add to it if you like.  Review it regularly and your view will change.  Guaranteed.

Don’t make feeling good so hard.  It’s not.  You don’t have to be at Disney World to have a good day.

Today is God’s gift to you.  Appreciate the gift no matter what it is that you find yourself involved in.  It was given in love.

Accept it with love.

Today’s Empowering Beliefs To

Help Control Your Thoughts

 

If you want to change your life fast, even though it might seem like it’s slow, then take the statements below, put them on index cards and read them 3 times/day. Morning, noon and just before you close your eyes at night.

 

They’ll seep into your consciousness. And since you’ll be saying them so often, you’ll soon begin to believe them.

That’s how most beliefs start. Spaced repetition of thought.

Your attitudes will then positively change your emotions, and you’ll be compelled to do more… And you’ll love it.

 

— I’m making today my crowning achievement

— Today is my day to excel

— I am enjoying myself immensely right now

— I love being me

— Enjoyment and I are one

— I appreciate this gift of a new day