Literature : I Promise Myself

Good morning dearest readers. I know it's been quite some time and I fear that this is a pattern that will be repeated often this year. I'm off to Manitoulin Island very soon and I hope that the trip will restore (or at least reboot) my creativity. In the meanwhile, I thought you'd like to read a poem that inspires me constantly. Maybe it will set you on the right path, or at least point you in a better direction.

I Promise Myself

To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person I meet.

To make all my friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make my optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as I am about my own.

To forget mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature I meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of myself that I have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear and too happy to permit the pressure of trouble.

My attitude… is my life.

K.P.H.