Monday, November 21, 2011

I promise myself...

I promise myself....

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

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

To give so much time to improving 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 presence of trouble.

To think well of myself and to proclaim this fact to the world, not in loud words, but in great deeds.

To live in the faith that the whole world is on my side, so long as I am true to the best that is me.

~Christian D Larson {1874-1954}
The Optimist's Creed
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17 comments:

  1. Katie @ minivan divaNovember 21, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful.

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  2. AshleyNovember 21, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I have never heard this before. I love it!

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  3. loriNovember 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    this is beautiful!

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  4. grey rose (they/them)November 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    great start to the week, girl.
    love you!

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  5. Christine PettijohnNovember 21, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Great attitude to have. Love this!

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  6. samecookiesdifferentNovember 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM

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  7. Rebecca November 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    you are loved!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    This is so good! I love it! :o)

    You know what I tried to do today? It's really silly, but I made myself smile at every person I passed in the grocery store. It put me in the best mood. And hopefully brightened someone else's, too....

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  9. Jazmin @ My Little Memory JarNovember 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Oh this is a great reminder of what is important in life. Thank you for sharing. :o)

    ♥Jazmin

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  10. henning loveNovember 21, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    what a great thing to hold yourself to accountable to! i need to forget the mistakes of the past a whole heck of a lot better!!

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  11. Charlotte in IDNovember 21, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I had some one help me in a store today and he gave me a big smile. Made my day. Need to remember to pass those on.

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  12. KerryNovember 21, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Beautiful!! Love it...and with a smile like yours Karen, you should share it with everyone you meet :)

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  13. Deia@LoveInTanglesNovember 21, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    this is absolutely amazing! so beautiful and right for this season! thanks for posting this!

    loveandtangles.blogspot.com

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  14. BriannaNovember 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Such a great, and lovely post. Thanks for posting, :)

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  15. MicheleNovember 21, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Good stuff.

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  16. My-cliffnotesNovember 21, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Love this!!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 22, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    As I was reading these I felt like I had heard them before... and it's because I HAVE! These quotes are on the back of Dutch Bros. Coffee Cards. I always loved those quotes... I totally thought that the Dutch Bros. founders thought of them!

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