Something to focus on...
02/26/2004 05:40 p.m.
This is a Lenten reflection I found, but it makes for good rules for daily life and happiness. Thought I'd share this with y'all.

WHAT TO GIVE UP . . .

Give up complaining. . . . . focus on gratitude.
Give up pessimism. . . . . . become an optimist.
Give up harsh judgments . . .think kindly thoughts.
Give up worry. . . . . . . . trust Divine Providence.
Give up discouragement. . . .be full of hope.
Give up bitterness. . . . . .turn to forgiveness.
Give up hatred. . . . . . . .return good for evil.
Give up negativism . . . . . be positive.
Give up anger. . . . . . . . be more patient.
Give up pettiness. . . . . . become mature.
Give up gloom. . . . . . . . enjoy the beauty that is all around you.
Give up jealousy. . . . . . .pray for trust.
Give up gossiping. . . . . . control your tongue.
Give up sin. . . . . . . . . turn to virtue.
Give up giving up. . . . . . hang in there!

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