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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kiser Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 1:48 PM
Wonderful philosophy.
Gauthier Avatar
February 13, 2020 at 4:36 PM
Thanks, ML. Much appreciated.
Mweetwa Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 10:35 PM
Perfect message! May just be the most realistic way to clear ones head, if at all there is such a thing! Love it!
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 11:43 PM
Thanks, Michelo, for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Wolf Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 2:19 PM
As the One-Minute Manager" says, "Live for today," but learn from the past and prepare for tomorrow." Smiles, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 3:28 PM
Great advice, Gershon.
Sands Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 11:12 AM
This is a great message. I was actually telling someone that , just yesterday. Well done :)
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 11:37 AM
We can never have too many reminders, Heidi. Thanks.
Achilles Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 7:03 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
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Thank you so much, Julie. Most appreciated.
Deo Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 4:39 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!
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 8:44 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment today, Anil. LOL
Somadas Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 11:32 PM
A nice positive expression..And if it does.. There’ll be plenty of time..To worry then..lol.. Beautifully said..
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Thanks, Jenish. Much appreciated.
Canerdy Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 9:41 PM
AMEN, Line. Great message. Janice
Gauthier Avatar
February 12, 2020 at 8:45 AM
Thank you so much, Janice.
Dietrich Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 5:50 PM
Most wonderful message, dear
Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 7:33 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Andrea.
Bush Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 3:31 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.
Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Clever quote, Jean. Thanks for your visit and comment.
Y. Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 9:57 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
Gauthier Avatar
February 11, 2020 at 11:40 AM
Thank you so much, Alexis. Most appreciated.
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