Today

Let’s not waste a single minute Of this blessing that we’re given Let’s be happy now today Today is all we’ve got Tomorrow’s not guaranteed Let’s not worry for a minute Tomorrow may never come And if it does There’ll be plenty of time To worry then We’ll face the music as it comes Let’s be happy now today Let’s not waste a single minute Of this blessing that we’re given Let’s be happy now today AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Posted on February 11, 2020

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/13/2020 1:48:00 PM

Wonderful philosophy.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/13/2020 4:36:00 PM

Thanks, ML. Much appreciated.

Michelo Mweetwa

Date: 2/12/2020 10:35:00 PM

Perfect message! May just be the most realistic way to clear ones head, if at all there is such a thing! Love it!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/12/2020 11:43:00 PM

Thanks, Michelo, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/12/2020 2:19:00 PM

As the One-Minute Manager" says, "Live for today," but learn from the past and prepare for tomorrow." Smiles, Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/12/2020 3:28:00 PM

Great advice, Gershon.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/12/2020 11:12:00 AM

This is a great message. I was actually telling someone that , just yesterday. Well done :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/12/2020 11:37:00 AM

We can never have too many reminders, Heidi. Thanks.

Julie Achilles

Date: 2/12/2020 7:03:00 AM

In an uncertain world and uncertain future nice to see some positive words, may God protect us all, worry, worry, let it wait Regards, Julie

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/12/2020 8:45:00 AM

Thank you so much, Julie. Most appreciated.

Anil Deo

Date: 2/12/2020 4:39:00 AM

Hi Line! I believe the line, "There'll be plenty of time to worry then." So, it is true even though I am reading it NOT yesterday, but the 12th Feb. 2020, which is TODAY. All the days seem to be just todays. shalom, shalom (Thx 4rVISIT POTD crisis) LOL!

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/12/2020 8:44:00 AM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment today, Anil. LOL

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/11/2020 11:32:00 PM

A nice positive expression..And if it does.. There’ll be plenty of time..To worry then..lol.. Beautifully said..

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/12/2020 8:45:00 AM

Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/11/2020 9:41:00 PM

AMEN, Line. Great message. Janice

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/12/2020 8:45:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/11/2020 5:50:00 PM

Most wonderful message, dear

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/11/2020 7:33:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Andrea.

Jean Bush

Date: 2/11/2020 3:31:00 PM

How very true. All we have is now. Reminds me of this sign my aunt had: Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/11/2020 3:39:00 PM

Clever quote, Jean. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/11/2020 9:57:00 AM

WoW! Line , I enjoyed the positivity in write. Today is a gift and a blessing. Be happy today, if we get a chance to see tomorrow, be happy then as well! I’m glad I read this today. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/11/2020 11:40:00 AM

Thank you so much, Alexis. Most appreciated.