Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this
is the best day of my life, ever.

There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today;
but I did! And because I did I'm going to celebrate! Today, I'm
going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far:
the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the
hardships because they have served to make me stronger.

I will go through this day with my head held high and a happy
heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts:
the morning dew,

the sun, the clouds,

the trees,

the flowers,
and
the birds.

Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice
     Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people.
I'll make someone smile.
I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for
someone I don't even know. Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to
someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and
I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and
how much they mean to me.

     Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don't have and start
being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me.
I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in
God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.

     And tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes
to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the
moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.

As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow,
I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life.
And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child,
excited with expectation because I know tomorrow
is going to be the best day of my life, ever!

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Reprinted with permission from Janice Sattele
of
"Happy Thoughts"
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