Ten Rules for a Happy Day

1. Today I will not strike back: If someone is rude; if someone is impatient; if someone is unkind...I will not respond in like manner

2. Today I will ask God to bless my enemy: If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand the "enemy" could be a family member, neighbor, co-worker or stranger.

3. Today I will be careful about what I say: I will carefully choose and guard my words, being certain that I do not spread gossip, slander or malign anyone in any way.

4. Today I will go the extra mile: I will find ways to help share the burden of another person. I will find ways to make life more pleasant.

5. Today I will forgive: I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way. (I will also work to forgive injuries that have been inflicted upon me in the past.)

6. Today I will do something nice for someone, but I will do it secretly: I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another person.

7. Today I will treat others as I wish to be treated: I will practice the golden rule - do unto others as you would have them do unto you - with everyone I encounter.

8. Today I will raise the spirits of somebody who is discouraged: My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to somone who is wrestling with life.

9. Today I will nuture my body: I will eat less; I will eat only healthy foods; I will thank God for my body.

10 Today I will grow spiritually: I will spend a little more time in prayer today; I will read more of God's word today; I will find a quite place (at sometime during this day) and listen to God's word.