“Today – a time to begin again…”
When you get into your car, notice the difference in size of your wide, expansive windshield compared to your little rear view mirror. The reason the windshield is so large and the rear view mirror is so small is because what’s happened in your past and where you’ve been isn’t nearly as important as where you are and where you’re headed.
The one and only time we ever really have to live is right now. Yesterday is but a memory and tomorrow is just a dream. What we do have is right now, today.
There are only two reasons to go to the past:
- To learn from it
- To bring along some nice memories. Leave the rest behind – the hurts, the angers and resentments. We all can spend time on “coulda, woulda, shoulda,” but for what purpose? All we do is make ourselves feel bad, sad or self-righteous. Isn’t time better spent by learning the lessons the past has to teach us so we can do well today?
There is only one reason to go to the future:
- To set goals, dream and plan the game we want to play.
But right now, today, is the only time I can change my whole life if I want to. I can interpret my past any way I choose and determine my future by what I say and do today.
Today, I will live as if it is my last chance to listen, see, hear, feel and touch.
Today, I will live as if it is my last chance to give and share love and kindness, especially to those who need it right now, knowing full well I leave footprints on the hearts of those around me.
Today, I will act as if anything is possible. I will cast aside my fears, and trust that I am completely safe and secure in the arms of the universe. Based on universal laws, I trust everything is evolving as it is meant to.
Today, I will surrender to “what is”. I will interpret a difficult situation or person in a way that creates value and internal peace for me. I will see the difficulty as a gift to help me evolve spiritually
Today, I will be patient with myself and others because I know we are all just learning.
Today, I will be a source of love and healing, because deep in my heart I know love is the answer, and today I will actively practice it.
Today, I will be an example of my values. I will seek ways for life to work for everyone and I will courageously speak my truth to anyone who violates the dignity and rights of others.
Today, I have faith in myself to be able to handle any obstacle or barrier in my path and I will successfully find a way to move past it.
Today, I will frequently smile and fill my heart with gratitude for the many gifts in my life.
Today, I will forgive.
Today, I choose to realize this is a friendly world meant to work and I will find evidence for how true this is.
Today, I will be happy.
And tonight, when I lay my head on my pillow, I will glimpse in the rear view mirror and ask myself, “Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s heart? Did I say words of healing and encouragement? Did I forgive? Did I love?”
And I will learn.
Beautiful. I love this so much. In fact, this is right in line with how I have been living, healing and growing in the past several months and it has been profound. Amen, Martha, my wise and beautiful teacher/guide/friend! I feel like you are speaking directly to my soul, and your words are yet another sign that I am on the right path. Thank you for sharing. I hold appreciation and gratitude for the universe bringing you into my life when I needed you most—shortly after I hit rock-bottom and prayed for the universe to send me guides, teachers and healers to assist me on my path. Thank you. You are a gift.