TODAY

I woke up early today; excited over all the things I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today.

I am important.

My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel that I don’t have more money or be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn’t give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the universe has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped.

And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!

Youth Congress 2004

Youth Leaders: Your Time is NOW!!

Isn’t it funny how everyday we complain on small stuffs and ignoring the great things they can offer? We may have lots and lots of problems but didn’t you ever realize that problems are part of our lives, that these things help us become stronger and better persons. I admit that every time I wake up in the morning one thing is for sure, ill complain, complain and complain it never came to my mind that I am the only person who can be responsible for my day. Nobody can make me feel anything if I have a rotten day. I am the one who allowed it to be that way. If I have a great day, I am the one who deserves credit for being positive. It is not the responsibility of other people to change so that I can feel better. I am the one who is in charge of my life. Be optimistic, be brave on all the things that the day has in store for you. Start your day right, start your day bright and start you day with a prayer and everything will come smoothly.