March 25

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
It is still too easy for me to get down. Not way down into deep depression, but down enough to make me work to get up. If I stay even a little bit down for long, I know how easy it is to slide further and further in that direction. It has been a long time since I have been really depressed, but because of the pain it caused me, the fear of depression is always there. When the down feeling hits, it is time to act "as if" and start thinking positive thoughts. I must concentrate on the good in my life and the good in me. I must turn off the "feel-sorry-for-yourself" ballads and tune in to humor, which helps my day become increasingly better.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Let me always be aware of any downward trend in my thinking. Give me strength to turn my thoughts to the positive.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Today is an up day.

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December 22

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
I am not always kind to people I meet. Some days I have to consciously work at being agreeable. I am not necessarily unkind, I just do not make that special effort to react positively. Those are the days when I am not particularly satisfied with myself. I am ordinarily a friendly, outgoing person. When I back away from someone I meet, it is me backing away from me. Then I realize it is time to act "as if" everything is okay - with me and with other people.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Remind me when I am being unfriendly I may be missing an opportunity to meet to best friend I could every have.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Life is a series of meetings; give them a chance to be meaningful.

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November 9

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
A key tool I have learned to use is to act "as if." It seems to give me confidence and the ability to be what I want to be. If I have to give a speech to many people and I am nervous, I act "as if" I am in complete control of myself and the speech, and it goes well. If I feel someone has hurt me and I am angry, I quietly explain my feelings and then act "as if" nothing has happened and we remain friends. It helps the anger disappear. If I am worried about the future, I act "as if" everything will turn out fine, and it generally does. If problems come my way and I am in turmoil over them, I act "as if" there are solutions and options, and they usually appear. When I am depressed, it really works miraculously to act "as if" life is wonderful. It is!

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Remind me to use this handy tool when I am in need of help.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
When I act "as if," it is.

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July 16

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
My fears came for lack of self confidence, which usually meant lack of confidence in God. I used up so much energy worrying about what might happen that I had no energy left to handle the situation. when, or if, it arose. Someone suggested that I ask myself, "What is the worst thing that could happen?" and to imagine myself walking through that scene. Instead of asking, "What if ... ," act "as if" I had confidence to handle the situation. Feeling and acting more confident was often enough to carry me through.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I remember that my self-confidence comes from you.

TODAY I WILL REMEMER
Nothing can happen today that God and I cannot handle together.

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