Recipe for Success in 2009

This was sent to me by a friend. Thankfully it didn't say send this to 10 people or.... (I hate those! and please don't ever send me any) My goal this year is to be more organized and read my Bible every day. Hey well that leads me into #1

1. Read your Bible and talk to God about what is going on in your life. He will always listen to your heart.

2. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful For______________'.

4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

17. Forgive everyone for everything.

18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

19. GOD heals everything in His time - but you have to ask Him.

20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. This too shall pass.

21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will. Stay in touch!!!

22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for ________. Today I accomplished _________.

24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.

I can't begin to tell you how GOOD God is!!! Thank you Lord for your goodness, mercies and grace you give to Me everyday, even though I don't deserve it!