New Day

I want you to begin this day a new, 
with the thought of becoming the person you'd like to be.
Today I want you to set aside some time just for you
to plan, to dream, to be honest with yourself about yourself.
May you become better acquainted with the wonderful person you are.

Today I want you to experience something new.
I want you to learn from the world around you:
From the words you read, the sounds you hear,  the touches you feel,
and the faces you see. Even through the course of your daily
tasks, may you try to search for a new perspective, 
lean towards understanding, and make the common place
a wondrous place to be. Make your happiness
A happiness that lasts.

I want you to think of your friends and loved ones
and be warmed by knowing that they hold on to some very
meaningful thoughts of you. May you have a gentle thanks
for the sunrises and smiles, along with the hardships and trials,
that have helped to make you what you are today.

I wish you
the kind of intuition that lets you know how naturally
joy comes to those who open their eyes wide enough to envision it.
I wish you 
the realization that
by some interesting twist
doing for others is also doing for you.
I wish you
the luxury of being reminded that having 
a sense of humor helps you to survive, and that
even when everything else goes wrong, it pays such 
nice dividends to simply be glad you're a part of 
this moment in time. 
I wish you 
the simple pleasure of being alive.

May you listen to your inner needs and comply as best you can.
For today, I wish you a little learning for your mind, 
as much love as your heart can hold, nourishment and exercise 
for your body, and being able to see the beauty of the world
for your soul.

Today I want you to think of the past only long enough to learn
from it. And I hope you'll glance ahead to the future only for a fleeting
dream you hope will come true.
Today is YOUR day,
Your moment in time, Make it work
for you.
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