I try to start and finish every day on this idea of prayer.

When I wake up and ask to be guided, not by my own will, but to help others and make a change with my attitude and input, the day goes incredibly well.  At night when I try to shut it down, I reflect on the day I just made it through and count my blessings, consider my aspirations, embrace my hopes and ask myself if I lived the day for myself, or for something bigger.  Was I selfish, self-seeking, self centered, or did I consider others before myself, look for an opportunity to help someone or even just hold a door for an unsuspecting stranger.
I stumbled on this graphic (Facebook) and it struck a cord with me.  I wanted to share but my words were too many for a simple post to my Facebook wall.  

For several years I tried my way and ended up alone, drowning in self pity and selfish ambition that didn’t amount to anything worth living for.  Somehow I found that place where my knees connect to the floor at the foot of my bed one night.  The same thing happened the next day.  I started this reprieve that has put me at peace, even while still in the turmoil and havoc I brought on myself.  It worked.  So I keep at it one day at a time focusing on the next 24 hours without worry of thereafter.
 

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