Last year, I made promises to myself and looking back, as I read them, I realized that I was able to fulfill most of them. Having commitment to my promises have helped me a great deal to live a happier life. And so this year, I have compelled myself to write again some promises.
I PROMISE TO SEIZE THE Day (CARPE DIEM)... I will live each day as if it's my last. To live at present is a gift, so I will just enjoy every moment of the day. I will embrace it with so much fun and joy in my heart and SAVOR every minute of my life.
I PROMISE TO BE MYSELF (the who and what I am) for the rest of my journey in life...this is accepting my human limitations, my weaknesses and my shortcomings...I will do what I want, because life is what I make it, and I am fully aware that my life is MINE and that I should be responsible and accountable with it! Nobody else is going to live my life, so it’s up to ME on how I will live it!.
I PROMISE to ACCEPT NEW CHALLENGES, FACE MY FEARS and NOT to GIVE UP...I will see the challenges and difficulties as means to gain new perspectives and expand boundaries. Bottom line is, it is LIFE itself which is the teacher. I will have energy, commitment and courage as I journey to life and NOT run from my life when things go wrong. I will continue trudging the road to a happy life even if there are times that I will be disappointed and dispirited. I will use my warrior's heart so that I can face my life directly, endure the pains,accept my limitations, and accept possibilities with positive attitude. I will embrace the life I deserve.
I PROMISE TO REACH OUT AND TOUCH LIVES...MAKE A DIFFERENCE and BE GRATEFUL... I will continue to serve others with a selfless heart and unconditional love. I will continue to do charitable services to the least, the lost, and the last. I will get involve in opportunities to help the less fortunate and give other people a helping hand for I know in my heart that it is possible to affect some changes and make a difference in their lives. As I do this, I will forever be GRATEFUL for all the BLESSINGS I have and share these to those who are in need...extend and reach out to others.
I PROMISE to remain ADVENTUROUS. I will continue to explore and embrace opportunities so I can widen my horizons. I will continue to give myself the chance to visit new places with my loved ones and take the road less traveled. I won't stick to the same old path as I journey for to explore means to take other paths. Life is more exciting with adventure and so I will indulge myself to this.
I PROMISE TO LAUGH OFTEN ... Laughter is the best medicine, so they say and that inner joy is beautiful! I will spend a few minutes each day thinking about the things that make me happy because I believe that it is good for the body and the mind. I can stay balanced, energetic, joyful, and healthy by laughing. I have realized that a sense of humor helps me get through tough times. At times when I am down spirited, I will look outside myself, laugh at the absurdities of my life, and transcend the difficulties of life I encounter.
I PROMISE to make SOUND and HEALTHY CHOICES and DECISIONS...the need for me to really foresee the results and consequences of every choice and decision I make. I will look for the SILVER LINING. As the saying goes, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.” When there are major challenges, I will try to look at them as opportunities for me to grow and learn from the mistakes.
I PROMISE TO UNDERSTAND PEOPLE with hang ups or inhibitions, those with idiosyncrasies, those who are NOT level headed, immature and insecure...I will pray for them and raise their issues to the Father God. I will listen to the concerns of others not only with my ears, but with my HEART.
I PROMISE TO CONTINUE TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE. There are many things in life that are beyond our control. I will NOT be stressed out over them, I will focus on the things I can control like how I choose to react to problems. With my limitations and weaknesses, I will face them with dignity and with an awesome dose of humor. I will be proactive and NOT reactive. I promise to focus on myself and take responsibility for the ways I respond and behave.
I PROMISE MYSELF NOT to expect anything from anybody. Disappointments in life happen because of expectations...
I know it will be tough to keep commitments, to keep promises, but I commit NOT to just EXIST but LIVE and have a LIFE that is more meaningful and enjoyable. And so as journey to life, I pledge to live my life full of passion, doing things that I love and continue making PROMISES.
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