who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.
Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in.
begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit
to be cumbered with your old nonsense.
This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations,
to waste a moment on the yesterdays.”
The esteemed Mr. Emerson surely was one who
espoused the concept of 'Living Beautifully'.
Here, in these words, are his instructions,
if you will, on how do so.
Keep them in your mind daily, and in your heart,
and most especially when you are
experiencing the difficulties or "absurdities" of life.
They will shift your focus, give you strength and act as a guide.
These words can be used soothe you, comfort your heart, ease your mind
and calm your body, to fill you with a mindset of beauty, gratitude, peace and joy.
May your year ahead be one that encompasses
this Mantra for a beautiful life.
stephanie-