Just for today, I will not be afraid.

Just for today, I will not be angry. Or argue.

Just for today, I will not be harsh or judge.

Just for today, I will make my own news,

and not listen to one second of theirs.

Just for today, I will not worry about the future,

or any part of my life.

Just for today, I will not regret the past.

Just for today, I will be honest,

in all the things I feel, in all the things I say,

in all the words I write, in all the photos I take.

Just for today, I will love and love and love.

Just for today, I will be gentle to every being,

every person, every dog or cat, every animal.

Just for today, I will unfurl my canvas,

and paint or sketch or imagine my beautiful things.

Just for today, I see the rich and beautiful tapestry of my world.

Just for today, I will be grateful for every second of my life.

And draw the good to me.

Just for today, I am a magnet for peace and happiness.

Listen to me. Just for today.

(My poem, my daily meditation, Inspired by Reiki founder Mikao Usui)