Today Is A Fresh Start ... Embrace It

Probably one of the most used phrases among writers and speakers is some variation that says; “Every Day Is A New Beginning”. Perhaps it is overused, but then again maybe not. Too often most of us fail to realize the truth in that statement, and as a result, we drag whatever baggage existed yesterday into today. It is time to lay all of the baggage and past failures down and make today something special.

Let me challenge each of you to start every day with a blank canvas, leaning on the lessons learned from our yesterdays, then paint a new masterpiece and form a renewed focus that says that today is mine, I’m gonna embrace it, and this very day will be the most successful day of my life so far! Imagine how “helpful” you will be if your entire focus is on making today awesome for every person you encounter; whether a customer, a waitress at lunch, a person in need, or a family member.

Many of the people we encounter on a daily basis, we may or may not ever see again for many reasons. Sometimes it is of no fault of our own, but on many occasions, a kind word or better yet, a real desire to treat that individual as the most important person you will encounter today, can not only take care of their immediate needs, but also build lasting relationships that are beneficial to everyone.

Have you ever encountered a waiter/waitress, or been assisted by someone in a business or maybe even a medical facility who treated you as if you were the only person they would encounter that day? There is something about that type of person who doesn’t even seem to have to work hard to get your business. You want to do business with them because they genuinely seem to care about you, and whatever your needs are.

You have the same abilities and opportunities as the next person, if you will only seize them. If that means more training, there are many willing to help you there. However, if it means a change of attitude then you have to decide whether you want the success that can follow or not. On the same token, if there is anything standing between you and your success, then get rid of it. Remember this quote from Mother Theresa; “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” Have a great week!