The Art of Living Each Day

Author: Wilferd A. Peterson

Each day is a lifetime in miniature.

To awaken each morning is to be born again, to fall asleep at night is to die to the day.

In between waking and sleeping are the golden hours of the day. What we cannot do for a lifetime we can do for a daytime.

Anyone can hold their temper for a day and guard the words they speak.

Anyone can carry his burden heroically for one day.

Anyone can strive to be happy for a day and to spread happiness around.

Anyone can radiate love for a day.

Anyone can rise above fear for a day and meet each new situation with courage.

Anyone can be kind and thoughtful and considerate for a day.

Anyone can endeavor to learn something new each day and mark some growth.

The supreme art of living is to strive to live each day well.

When we fail and fall short, let us forgive ourselves and consider the words of Emerson: “Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you will begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered by your old nonsense.”

Live a day at a time and remember that tomorrow is another today.

Inspirational Quotes for Reflection:

Our first task then, in living with ourselves, is to be ourselves, to be genuine and sincere, to go forth to others as persons we truly are without shame or pretense.
Wilferd Peterson Quotes

Count your blessings, one by one!!! Gratitude journaling is one of the best ways to train your mind to look for appreciation in your life and feel joy in those thankful moments.” Sandra Bell

“It’s interesting to see that some people have less than others, but have a better attitude and go through life with peace of mind and a happy mood more often.” Rita Chester

“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” Peter Marshall

“Beginnings are scary. Endings are usually sad, but it’s the middle that counts the most.” Author Unknown

I think that the reason most people don’t achieve what they want out of life is because they lack focus, a clear-cut goal, and a plan to get there. Kelly Cole, Get Locked-In: Mastering the Art of Laser Focus to Achieve Your Dreams

What I know for sure is that pleasure is energy energy reciprocated: What you put out comes back. Your base level of pleasure is determined by how you view your whole life.Oprah Winfrey, What I Know For SureOprah Winfrey

If we’re going to live life to the fullest, we ought to be doing “better than good.” So that’s why when people say to me, “Hey, Zig! How ya doing?” I respond: “I’m doing better’n good!”Zig Ziglar, Better Than Good: Creating a Life You Can’t Wait to Live