The Best Day of My Life
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, 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 her and
how much she means 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!
By Gregory M. Lousig-Nont, Ph.D.
from Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul
Copyright 1996 by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty
Aubery & Nancy Mitchell, R.N.