So much bad news... so much worrying! 

It's time for some wisdom... time for words to change our mind.

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the day ends.

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 grumble about my health, or...

I can rejoice that I am alive.

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 murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework, or...

I can feel honoured because life 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!

Author:  Unknown

Motivational?  Many think so, hence its popularity.

Timely?  Yes... but we could all add to it.

So here is my challenge to you:  send me your suggestions for some additional lines.

Send an email to... info@starlight.ca

We will add new lines, after relevant review... so check back once in a while, eh.

For now, here is my suggestion:

Today I can complain about the global financial crisis, or...

I can talk with my family and devise a strategy, and take actions,

to ensure we stay in the black.

Your turn...